Electrical and Electronic Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship

Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the most expansive and energetic of the engineering disciplines. The apprenticehsip course is designed to give the learner the relevant training and education required to become a successful employee in the electrical and electronic engineering industry. This apprenticeship will develop the skills, knowledge and competence you will need to carry out the duties of an Electrical/Electronic Technician in the workplace.

What will I learn?
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Diploma Level 3 core units may include:

• Engineering Health and Safety


• Engineering Principles


• Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Optional units:

• Mechatronics Systems Principles and Fault Finding


• Power Supply, Analogue and Digital Circuit Principles and Fault Finding


• Electrical Power Control Principles and Practice


• Advanced Mathematics and Science

As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills/GCSEs in English, maths and ICT. Learning the principles and practices needed to work in this area will require learners to take part in formal lessons, tutorials, practical work and assessments.

What are the entry requirements?

4 GCSEs (grades A* – C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science. Candidates without formal qualifications but with relevant industrial experience may also apply.

What next?

Higher education opportunities may include the HNC in Electronics Engineering at Colchester Institute. Career pathways may include team leader or supervisory roles. This apprenticeship would be suitable for anyone who is looking to work as an Electrical and Electronic Engineer, Engineering Maintenance Technician, Engineering, Operative, Marine Engineer, Marine Engineering Technician.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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