Electrotechnical Technology

Course Content

Award:
Certificate in Electrical Technology, City & Guilds 2330

What's it all about?:
This competence-based course seeks to deepen the understanding of craft processes, technology and related science. It also aims to introduce a study of special installation conditions, to promote a knowledge and understanding of the regulations and conditions under which the industry operates, and to introduce a study of job organisation.

Progression:
This programme naturally leads on to the level 3 certificate in electrotechnical technology.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• in addition to the standard level 2 requirements a minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths is required • a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
• an NVQ Level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
• successful completion of the Gateway/Newstart course
• successful completion of the E2E/Prince's Trust course
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: One year

Business Benefits:
Can lead to you working in the electrician industry.

Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

This course is designed to provide opportunities for you to gain a technical certificate in electrical installation at level 2. The emphasis is on learning by doing, not on competence. You are required to complete a number of assignments to show your attainment of practical skills. Certification is awarded by successful completion of the three core units plus one occupational unit.

Please ask for advice on possible options relating to installation or maintenance routes. The technical certificate will provide the first part of the technical knowledge required by the electrotechnical NVQ at level 3 (City & Guilds 2356) occupational standards.

When can I study?:
Various days and times

Are there any exams?:
There are multiple choice examination papers for each of the four units required at level 2. These examinations are online testing, there are also a number of practical assignments assessed at the centre.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
7 September 2010

End Date:
23 July 2011

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£1400 If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £350.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £350.00 per year

Material Fees:
£160

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
AEI

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.