Part Time Electrical Installations Apprenticeship

Electrical Installations Apprenticeship (Sept '09) Apprenticeships for younger people and adults

This course information relates to courses starting in September 2009.

Course code: B00011MA

Course category: Part-time

End Qualification: 2330-01 Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology, 2330-07 Level 3 technical certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (Installation Buildings and Structures), AM2 Skills Test, Key Skills

Starting and ending month: September to June

Starting year: 2009

Days of the week: Monday

Time of day: All day

Formal assessment: Formal assessment required

Course location: Pelham Campus

Course aims:
This is your first step towards becoming a fully qualified electrician. During these three years you will learn all about the different kinds of circuits commonly encountered by electricians and the different cables and containment systems.
You will learn to work at a professional standard and you will gain experience of a wide range of working environments (commercial, industrial, domestic). You will also learn about circuit design and the electrical installation 17a Ed Regulations BS7671:2008.

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: Over the three years you will complete a number of multiple choice exams, written exams and practical exams. You will also produce a portfolio of evidence for your NVQ 3.

Awarding Body: C>EMPBR

Entry Requirements:
Grade Ds 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.
The appreniceship route is only open to people who are employed within the electrical industry.

Interview for entry: Interview required

Progression and links:
You may go on to take any of the follwing courses:

• 2392-10 Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification of Electrical Installations
• 2391-10 Inspection Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations
• 2391-20 Design, Erection and Verification of Electrical Installations (formerly CG2400)

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) : Please contact Guidance and Admissions for more details

International tuition fees (per year) : Please contact Guidance and Admissions for more details

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
Other Costs 175
Exam Fees 150

Total for 19 and over : Please contact Guidance and Admissions for more details
Total for under 19 : Please contact Guidance and Admissions for more details
Total with fee remission : Please contact Guidance and Admissions for more details
Total for international students : Please contact Guidance and Admissions for more details