Performing Engineering Operations Electrical Level 2

Performing Engineering Operations (Electrical), Level 2
Level 2

Venue
Multiskills Centre

Performing Engineering Operations (PEO), Level 2, is designed to give you an insight into engineering. This course has a high practical content and will give you the flexibility to study electrical installation or electronics. This may be particularly useful if you are unsure of the career path you wish to follow.

The topics you will study include:

· Working safely in an engineering environment
· Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
· Using and communicating technical information.

In addition, you will need to complete three College based units, which are:

· Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
· Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support
systems
· Maintaining electrical equipment/systems.

You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications
alongside your main course. These will include qualifications in Functional Skills and can also include more specialist awards relevant to the subject you are studying.

How will I be assessed?
Assessments are carried out by:

· Practical skills tests
· Observations of you working
· Assignments
· Projects
· A completed portfolio of work.

AT A GLANCE
Duration
1 Year

Level
Level 2

Progression
On successful completion you may:

Progress to employment in the industry and work towards a NVQ
Level 3.

Or

Progress to an Apprenticeship programme, which combines
employment and study in an exciting and challenging programme - see page 26 for further details.

Achieving this qualification will give you the equivalent of 5 GCSEs grades A*-C.