Apprenticeship Electrical/Electronic Engineering VRQ

Course Team Leader: Rogers, Peter

Course Level: Level 5

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Engineering

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: level one or equivalent in English, Maths and Science

Study Hours: 10
Nº of Weeks:37

Additional Enrolment Info: For employed trainees between 16 - 24 or for adults in employment

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: Designed to give a firm foundation in both the practical & theory elements to enable the trainee to progress onto higher level courses.

Careers Progression: The trainee can progress to the Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology, a level 3 scheme the equivalent of two or more A levels in a vocational subject.

Course Description:
Apprentices or adults wishing to gain a start in the Electrical/ Electronics industry. It is necessary for the off the job training for this programme to be supported in company to enable the trainee to develop skills.

Description Breakdown:
Designed on the Engineering Competency Standards & meets the requirements of both employers & the QCA who oversee award accreditation. This course underpins the Apprenticeship programme at Level 2 but can be a stand alone programme for mature trainees.The programme is made up of 6 units, the 1st 3 being the core & the remainder being skills specific. They are: Engineering Environment Awareness, Engineering Techniques, Engineering Principles, Electrical & Electronic Principals, Testing Methods, Systems & Devices. There is 1 multi-choice external exam covering the 3 core units & then on programme assessment, in either multi-choice format or short answer questions. Practical elements are tested through â€-skills tests†in the college workshops. For apprenticeship programmes you will need to carry out appropriate NVQ and Key Skills/Functional Skills. The NVQ is made up of 6 units.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 20

Qualification: Intermediate Cert in Electrical and Electronics, E

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 500

Additional Costs: There will be a cost to mature trainees of £1144.50 plus materials fee and registration fee.

Additional Costs Total: 0

Days Times: Wednesday