Additional costs
This course involves an additional SQA fee. Please see our Courses Explained page for further information on costs.
Why take this course?
This Unit has been designed to develop candidates’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the characteristics and applications of a range of power electronic devices. Candidates will also study how these devices are electrically protected and cooled and will also consider a range of single phase a.c. to d.c. converter and d.c. to d.c. chopper circuits.
On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to:
- Analyse characteristics and applications of power electronic devices
- Outline arrangements for protection/dissipation of heat from power electronic devices
- Analyse operation and applications of single phase converters
- Analyse operation and applications of dc to dc choppers.
What you will experience
Power Electronics devices and circuits are used extensively throughout industry and commerce for control purposes in a range of different equipment (e.g. the control of speed and torque in electrical motors).
In this Unit you will be provided with the opportunities to learn about the characteristics and applications of a range of modern power electronic devices. You will also learn about how such devices are electrically protected and cooled and you will consider the practical application of some of these devices by studying a range of single phase converter and d.c. chopper circuits.
Assessment for this Unit will comprise of one written test paper and one laboratory exercise. The written test will last one and half hours and will be taken under controlled, supervised conditions. You will take this test at the end of Unit delivery. You are likely to undertake the practical laboratory during the delivery of Outcome 3.
Key Facts
Candidates should have a general knowledge and understanding of electronics and electrical machines. This may be evidence by possession of the following HN Units: DN46 33 Analogue Electronics: An Introduction and DN4J 34 Electrical Machine Principles.
Anything else?
Please note that fee waivers may apply. Find out more about funding for part-time courses.
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Applications
This course requires some attendance at College, often for assessment purposes only. Please enquire about expectations for your specific course when booking.
Attendance is usually at the Aberdeen City Campus or Fraserburgh Campus.
Pre-entry guidance is required prior to booking a place on this course. Please contact Distance Learning Co-ordinators Sheena Thomson or Susan Smith by email, or phone 01346 586136 in the first instance for more information. When submitting your distance learning application form, please ensure you attach the additional information sheet listing qualifications and previous knowledge with your application. You may be required to attend College for assessment. Please check if this is a requirement for your course.
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
FREEPOST RTJJ-TXBA-AEZS
Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
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Starts 30 Aug 2019
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Duration 40 Hours over 6 Months
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Course Code YBUPL-O191A
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Fees £125
Distance Learning Application Form
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