This Graded Unit is designed to provide evidence that the candidate has achieved the following principal aims of the HNC/D awards in Electrical Engineering:

• develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core electrical principles, electrical power systems, electrical machine principles and electrical safety at Higher National level (these studies in core electrical principles and technologies are underpinned by a mandatory Unit in Mathematics)
• develop candidates’ ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of electrical engineering problems
• develop learning and transferable skills (including Core Skills)
• develop a range of Communication knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of electrical incorporated engineers

Recommended Prior Knowledge and Skills: It is recommended that the candidate should have completed or be in the process of completing the following Units relating to these specific aims prior to undertaking this Graded Unit:

• Single Phase A.C. Circuits
• Three Phase Systems
• Electricity Power Systems
• Electrical Machine Principles
• Mathematics for Engineering 1: Electronics and Electrical

It will consist of a written examination of three hours duration.