BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Electronic Engineering

BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Electronic Engineering

Electronic engineering is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic fields of engineering. The BTEC Electronic Engineering course will prepare you for an electronics career which could take you to the cutting edge of technology. Almost every area of life involves electronics, from mobile phones to cars to aeroplanes and from our television sets to complex medical equipment, and there is massive potential for electronic engineering jobs.

The BTEC Electronic Engineering course leads to a nationally-recognised advanced Level 3 award and makes an ideal entry to an electronic engineering career.

The course will teach you the basics about electricity and simple circuits and take you up to more complex elements and the use and behaviours of components such as resistors, capacitors, diodes, and transistors.

You will study electronics circuit theory, and find out about alternating current and magnetic and electromagnetic theory.

You will use your electronic engineering training to explore different electronic applications, such as communications and other digital systems.

By the completion of the BTEC Electronic Engineering course you will have the knowledge you need to enter a range of electronic engineering jobs at trainee level.

Entry Requirements

You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol in our BTEC Electronic Engineering course. That's because we believe in making home study - and a rewarding future - as accessible as possible. You should, however, have a basic understanding of mathematics.

Where will I go from here?

Once you've completed the BTEC Electronic Engineering course, you'll hold an industry-recognised qualification that can take you into a trainee electronic engineer role. Alternatively, you can progress to further study and enter the industry at a higher level.

What will I gain?

On completion of the BTEC Electronic Engineering course, you'll receive the BTEC Level 3 Advanced certificate in Electronic Engineering.

Assessment

Assessments are a great way of checking your progress. During your BTEC Electronic Engineering course, you'll complete three scenario-based assessments.

  • Assessment 1: Electricity and Circuit Theory - Short answer written paper
  • Assessment 2: Inductance, Capacitance and Solid State Devices - Short answer written paper
  • Assessment 3: Electronic Applications - Short answer written paper

Each assignment question may ask you to either write a short answer (of around a paragraph), write a short essay (of several paragraphs), draw a circuit diagram, draw a waveform, create a truth table. Study the grading criteria for each assessment prior to completion to ascertain what is required for each paper.

Generally, assessments can be sent to us online via the ICS Student Community: it's the fastest way to receive your results.

What will I get?

Because we're experts in home learning, ICS knows about and offers all the support you need along the way.

You'll receive study materials that have been specially designed for distance learning by experts in your chosen field.

As a BTEC Electronic Engineering student, you'll receive the complimentary textbook: Teach Yourself Electricity and Electronics.

You'll have access to an experienced personal tutor both online and over the phone, ready to help you with guidance and motivation.

You'll also be part of the ICS Online Student Community, where you'll have access to library materials and your account information, as well as vital links with your fellow students, with the chance to discuss your work, ask questions and make new friends.

Study Period

12 months

Hours of study

180 hours

Support period

12 months

Course code

W29

Course cost

£459.00

Additional fees

There are no exam fees for our Electronic Engineering course but you will need to pay a registration fee to Edexcel within 28 days of enrolment if you wish to receive your certificate, currently £70.10.

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Key Topics

Electricity and Circuit Theory

  • Explore the nature of electricity and the mechanics of simple circuits. Students will learn about the role of electrons in circuits and how devices such as cells and resistors behave when connected in series and parallel. In addition students will learn about alternating current and basic magnetic and electromagnetic theory.

Inductance, Capacitance and Solid State Devices

  • Students will examine the operation and function of capacitors, inductors and a number of solid state devices such as transistors and diodes. In addition students will gain knowledge of the use of these devices in common applications.

Electronic Applications

  • The aim of the final unit is to develop a clear understanding of the operation and function of a variety of elements used in communications electronics. In addition the use of digital electronics is explored in the light of integrated circuits, logic diagrams and truth tables.

 

 

You can either pay for your BTEC Electronic Engineering course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

Course fee: £459 (excluding discounts)

Or speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.

 

There are no exam fees for our Electronic Engineering course but you will need to pay a registration fee to Edexcel within 28 days of enrolment if you wish to receive your certificate, currently £70.10.