This programme is for young people who are in the electro-technical industry. The learner will gain advanced skills and knowledge as well as practical work experience required for working in this environment. Most of the training will happen in the workplace.
Modules of study are:
1) NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services - to develop skills in the workplace.
The NVQ consists of eight mandatory units, as follows:
- Ensure safe site working
- Provide technical and functional information to relevant people
- Maintain a healthy and safe working environment
- Diagnose and correct faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment
- Prepare to install electrical wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
- Connect wiring systems, wiring enclosures and equipment
- Inspect, test and commission an electrical installation
2) Technical Certificate in Electrotechnical Services - relevant to the learner's employment. This qualification provides the learner with the underpinning knowledge that they will require in order to work in any sector of the electrotechnical industry.
3) Key Skills - to develop essential skills of communication, literacy and IT.
4) Employment Responsibilities and Rights - this unit informs the learner about standard practices within this industry and their rights and responsibilities as an employee in this sector.
The learner must have completed a Level 1 or Level 2 full-time course in this subject, and/or have four GCSEs at grade C or above, preferably in Mathematics, English, Science, and Design & Technology.
The duration of the course is four years, carried out full-time.
This course is undertaken primarily at the workplace, and the learner will be released for college-based training, on days to be agreed each week. There will also be one or two additional weeks during which you will attend college.
The employer provides the learner with a contract of employment, and supports them on the Apprenticeship programme. The college provides the technical knowledge and skills needed in the learner's job and the support to complete their programme and become qualified.
The learner can progress to Higher Education, or advance their career.
The learner has the opportunity to further their career in a number of different roles, e.g. electrician, site supervisor, site foreman.
The learner will receive support and feedback from a training advisor assigned by the college in order to complete their learning programme. Assessments will consist of coursework, tests, completion of a portfolio, and assessments in the workplace.
There are no extra costs.
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