Teeside HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering

[sparkymalarky]

Hi Guys

I recently started the HNC in electrical and electronic engineering in online learning through teeside university. Im hoping someone on this is in the same boat as me. First assignment ENS-1-TMA already has me struggling as it is not electrically based. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Gonna be a long 18months or so!

Thanks in advance!

John

 

[johnboy6083]

im starting HNC in electrical engineering in Sept, on day release. Ill prob be [posting on here a lot to get different views ect, but ill also have regularv access to others views on the course, which i can relay. Im really lloking fiorward to the challenge. Especially the maths! gulp.
Which module is TMA 1?

 

[sparkymalarky]

TMA 1 is engineer science assignment 1, it deals with static engineering systems etc. Very different to what I'm used to, no electrical involved as of yet. If you are doing day release with a college I have a feeling your course structure will be quite different?

 

[johnboy6083]

maybe mate, but the fundamental science and theory is the same, and as its the same course, the syllabus will be similar too. Obviously we can choose different modules, but im sure that the core ones are the same.

 

[sparkymalarky]

Yeah your probably right. Day release is the way to go I reckon, unfortunately I just couldn't get the time off from work. Yeah I think engineering science will be the trickiest, if like me your coming from all electrical background! At least there's some one on here I can relate too, it'll be a tough course I reckon.

 

[johnboy6083]

i think theres a few of us on here, most of whom who are doing the Colu route. I was very very lucky tha my company are paying for me to do it, with a transition to the office at the end of it!

Ive been thinking about if for ages, buit i decided that i would struggle to focus properly, and that i would gain more by day release.

 

[lewbo]

Hi Sparkymalarky.

Did you have to do a maths birdging course to get on to the HNC ? and if so have you got any informaton ?

 

[sparkymalarky]

Aw your dead right! Sounds like you've got a good number there! I'll be using this HNC as springboard for a better job all being well!Mate if you know of anyone specific on here doing it online gimme a shout as I would like to get talking to some one!

Every day is a school day!

 

[timbobelfast]

Sparkymalarky, I take it you got in before the prices shot up?

 

[sparkymalarky]

Yeah timbo, enrolled 4 days before the deadline!Phew! The hike in the prices was unbelievable! nearly 150% increase is madness! You on the course yourself mate?

 

[johnboy6083]

Lenny is doing it via Colu.

Have any of you fellas started revising maths, and what is required ect?

 

[lewbo]

Hi timbobelfast,

I see it says your location Kabul, i have just left Kabul and am in Kandahar (south afghan) i am just wondering what company you are working for and if you know of any more jobs out here as our contract may be coming to an end

Thanks

 

[timbobelfast]

I had planned to but ended going with a Petroleum Open Learning course instead.

From what I gather it is heavy going and needs to be tackled head on. I think I would have struggled with support because of were im working at the minute.

Did you have to do the maths bridging module?

 

[sparkymalarky]

Lenny is doing it via Colu.

Have any of you fellas started revising maths, and what is required ect?

It is very equation heavy, I literally just started the first assignment this week! already tricky!

 

[johnboy6083]

so transposition, balancing of equations ect?

 

[sparkymalarky]

I had planned to but ended going with a Petroleum Open Learning course instead.

From what I gather it is heavy going and needs to be tackled head on. I think I would have struggled with support because of were im working at the minute.

Did you have to do the maths bridging module?

Judging by your location, It might be more beneficial to you? Oil rigs? Nah luckily enough did not have to do maths bridging module.

 

[sparkymalarky]

so transposition, balancing of equations ect?

Yeah a lot of transposing equations so far. The techniques needed for answers are tricky, they teach you small parts of answers throughout the notes, then in the assignment you are required to combine different answer techniques. Interesting though.

 

[timbobelfast]

Yeah I am looking a move into oil and gas hopefully next year. Compex is also on the list aswell.

 

[sparkymalarky]

sounds like you've got a plan in place, would love to do compex myself, have a friend works for micropack and that kinda work seems really interesting! Completely different industry.

 

[sparkymalarky]

Anyone looking for study mate for HNC electrical and electronic engineering??? :deal:

 

[Sparkattack]

I completed the HNC Electrical/Electronic engineering course on day release as part of my apprenticeship about 5 years ago. Id recommend looking at the engineering books by John Bird. I think the ones i used were the electrical circuit theory and technology and higher engineering mathematics books. Just done a quick search and there are new editions of these books available now, good luck!

 

[matthew92]

l'll hopefully be doing it next month, two nights a week at college for two years. Interview this Tuesday for it.

 

[sparkymalarky]

Two nights a week for two years? Sounds good! Whereabouts in Northern Ireland is that pal?

 

[matthew92]

Two nights a week for two years? Sounds good! Whereabouts in Northern Ireland is that pal?

Newry tech 6-10 at night, working out at 700 pound for the two years. Gonna be a lot of work due to an 8-5 day but it will be worth it in the end!!

 

[sparkymalarky]

Wouldn't suit most, them hours. Thats not a bad price though, does that include edexcel registration fee and exam fee's? Well all I can say is the best of luck with it buddy, and if your ever stuck just give me a shout....

and I will direct you to someone who may be able to help!

 

[matthew92]

That's the whole works mate, and if your making less than 16000 a year you can get a grant to over the cost of the course.
Thanks pal.. I'm sure you will see me posting regularly for help.. gonna be a tuff two years!

 

[LiveWire007]

Hi John,
What a coincidence buddy.
Having just upgraded my 2330 to 17[SUP]th[/SUP] Edition my mate directed me to this forum and by chance I came across your post. I too am doing my HNC Elec Eng through Teesside Uni and currently working on my first TMA in Engineering Science. Must admit I’m struggling with the mechanical side of things myself. Although you’re probably way more ahead than me I’m up for being a study buddy. Could do with a hand to be honest.



Maybe speak soon.

Nick

 

[c.hooren]

Hi John and Nick,

I'm in exactly the same boat as you guys, except I'm on a HNC in Manufacturing Engineering with a mainly mechanical background and bracing myself for when I get hit with Electrical Science in the New Year!

If you guys need a hand on the mechanical side, I could use a hand with the Electrical side!

Regards,

Caillen

 

[grantr37]

if anybody needs any help with coursework just let me know

 

[Justadaftspark]

Gents, Ive started the elect HNC with teesside and am doing it distance learning so i feel your pain!!!! doing static systems at the moment and finding the course material not easy to follow im on Q3 of TMA1 so far.......... I also had to do the bridging course and that was mental ive been out of study for 10 years or so. Happy to help out if i can.