Part Time Electrical Installations CG2330-01 Level 2/PEO NVQ 1

Electrical Installations CG2330-01 Level 2/PEO NVQ 1 (Sept '09)

This course information relates to courses starting in September 2009.

Course code: B00011TC(Day)/B00011TCE(Eve)

Course category: Part-time

End Qualification: 2330-01 Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology, NVQ Level 1 - Performing Engineering Operations Electrical/Electronic/Control Maintenance

Starting and ending month: September to June

Starting year: 2009

Days of the week: Flexible

Course duration: 1 year

Time of day: see course overview

Formal assessment: Formal assessment required

Course location: Pelham Campus

Course aims:
This is the first step towards becoming a fully qualified electrician. During this year you will learn all about the different kinds of circuits commonly encountered by electricians and the different cables and containment systems.
By the end of the year you will be working at professional standard and have a basic understanding of inspection and testing, electrical science and health and safety. The course is split into half theory and half practical.

Course content:
On this course you will learn:

• Working effectively and safety in the Electrotechnical environment
• Principles of Electrotechnology (stage 1)
• Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
• Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
• Using and Communicating Technical Information
• Making components using hand Tools and Fitting Techniques
• Wiring Electrical Equipment and Circuits
• Assembling Electrical Wiring Support Systems

Facilities for students:
This course is based at the Main Campus for City College in the heart of Brighton.
The Electrical Section is in a purpose-built unit, with modern, well-equipped workshop facilities and classrooms with computers.
There is an excellent cafeteria service in the Tower Block and central Brighton with many cafes etc is on our doorstep. The NVQ portfolio can be built on-line or on hard copy.

Tutors:
The Electrical Department consists of a small, committed and experienced team of lecturers and assessors.
All our staff are qualified and experienced electricians. We have a mixture of full-time and part-time staff.

Assessment: There are two multiple choice exams for the CG2330-01 L2 units and continuous practical assessment and written question assessment for the PEO NVQ1

Awarding Body: C&G, EAL

Entry Requirements:
Grade Cs in English and Maths or equivalent. However, we encourage applications from mature students and if you do not hold these grades, then an assessment of your abilities will be made at interview and a place offered on the course will be based on this.
If you are currently working in the electrical industry then you may wish to consider the Apprenticeship pathway (B00011MA).

Interview for entry: Interview required

Progression and links:
The progression from this course is into Electrical Installation year 2 which will cover the remaining components of the 2330-01 Level 2 Technical Certificate and from this to year 3 2330-07 Level 3 Technical Certificate.
This course is the first step to becoming an electrician.

Work experience opportunities:
N/A but any student who is working in the electrical industry or who can organise their own work experience will benefit from it.

Academic Centre:
CELC - Electrical

Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:

• Tuition Fees
• College registration
• Awarding Body registration
• Resource Fee
• Exam / Assessment Fees

Tuition fees

How much will the Tuition Fees cost?

Below are the fees for 09/10.

Home/EU students tuition fees (per year) : 660

International tuition fees (per year) : 2,475

If you are under 19 on 31st August 2009 you do not have to pay Tuition Fees, the College Registration, Awarding Body Registration or Exam/Assessment Fees. However, you will have to pay any Resource Fees. Under 19s entering Higher Education will have to pay full costs.
Once you know your tuition fee, please look at the 'Additional Costs'. This will tell you all the extra costs you will have to pay in order to begin or complete your course.
Additional costsPayment dueTotal
Resource Fee 175
Registration Fee 26
Exam Fees 40
Awarding Body 11