Pre-Apprenticeship Electrical Installation Level 1

Engineering

Pre-Apprenticeship Electrical Installation Level 1 (C6306P)

What are the Course Details?
This course is for young people who want a career as an Installation Electrician. Learners will work towards the skills and knowledge needed so they will be ready to start an Apprenticeship.


Is the Course for Me?
This course is an ideal first step for learners looking for a career in the field of Electrical Systems Installation.

What will I Learn?
Areas of study include:
NVQ1 Performing Engineering Operations (Practical) with the following units:

• Wiring and Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
• Producing Electrical Components Using Hand Fitting Techniques
• Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
• Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
• Using and Communicating Technical Information

Functional Skills training will include IT, Communications & Application of Number.

How will I Learn?
The course is mostly practical work and is carried out in the workshops in the ETEC Centre. The ETEC facility is equipped with extensive electrical and IT resources.
Work consists of a series of practical tasks, with underpinning knowledge, ensuring that a range of necessary skills are developed throughout the course.
Please note, learners must provide overalls and protective footwear (not trainers) for the workshop, along with standard stationery equipment.

How will I be Assessed?
The practical tasks that are part of this course will be tracked and built into a portfolio of evidence. Underpinning knowledge will be assessed with written and oral questioning. There are tests for Functional Skills depending on the learner's GCSE results.

What Enrichments are Available?
Learners will have access to various activities within the College to develop and broaden their experience of College life.

Are there any Trips or Visits?
Trips and visits do not form a part of this course but learners are encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.

Is there any Work Experience?
The timetable allows for some industrial placement / work experience every week, subject to availability.

What can I Progress to?
Learners who successfully complete this course and have not gained employment will be offered a place on the second year course, which is the Electrical Installation Pre-Apprenticeship Level 2. This consists of the City and Guilds 2330 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology Level 2.

Other Learner's Experiences;
Previous learners have successfully gained employment within the industry and progressed onto higher level qualifications.
Michael Hodson joined the course from Baysgarth School with C and D grades at GCSE. He was successful in getting an Apprenticeship with a local contracting company. After achieving an Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation he has now progressed onto an Advanced Apprenticeship including an NVQ3.
Female participation is encouraged on all Engineering courses

Please Note:
Acceptance onto courses may be subject to a satisfactory interview and references. For some courses learners may also be required to pay for a CRB disclosure.



Course Code
C6306P


Award Level
Level 1


AwardBody
City & Guilds


Duration
1 years