Digital Aerial Installation and Signal Reception Apprenticeship

Digital Aerial Installation and Signal Reception Apprenticeship

• Duration:
  Usually 2 years
• Start At:
  Flexible
• Level of Study:
  Intermediate
• Attendance:
  One day per week is the minimum requirement to support the Technical Certificate although additional days can be included depending on the training needs of the business or individual. A full time off the job provision is also available if required.

Digital Aerial Installation and Signal Reception Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
It is recommended that candidates have achieved a minimum of two GCSE's at grades C - D or above in Maths, Science or English based subjects or an equivalent qualification or suitable industrial experience. Candidates will require an interview and complete a skills assessment. Candidates must be in current employment in a relevant, Electrical and Electronic Servicing environment.

Content
This Apprenticeship aims to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to be competent to the standard required by studying the Electronics Industry Core units

• Electronic Systems Digital Electronic options
• Radio and TV systems technology Commercial Electronics
• PC Technology

The NVQ is being used for the preparation of benchmarked installers for the competent installation of digital television reception equipment, supported by the CAI and DTI. This will cover such aspects as;

Introduction to Digital Broadcasting and Signalling and Set Top Boxes, Site Survey and Assessment, Aerial mountings and Cable Fixings, Aerials and Associated Feeders, Noise and Interference, Provide and Maintain Customer Care, Health and Safety- Working Safely at Heights.

Assessment
Candidates will be assessed through the use of examinations, practical and theory assignments. Assessment within the workplace will be required to complete the NVQ 2, producing a portfolio of evidence demonstrating competent applications within this industry.

Framework

• Technical Certificate - An appropriate Level 2 award such as the Progression Award in Electrical and Electronic Servicing Consumer / Commercial Electronics or C&G 2218 Digital Television and Aerial Installation
• Key Skills - Application of Number Level 2, Communication Level 2 and Information Technology Level 1
• NVQ Level 2 Qualification - City and Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Electrical and Electronic Servicing Signal Reception
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Application Form
You can download an apprenticeship application form here. Please complete all relevant parts and return it to:

The Student Centre,
Tresham Institute of Further and Higher Education,
Freepost NH4905,
PO Box 73,
Kettering,
Northants,
NN15 7BR.