Course at a glance
- Hours: 6 hours per week over 2 years or 12.5
hours per week over 1 year
- Next start date(s): September
- Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
- Who it's for: School Leaver 16 - 18
Is this course for me?
If you're planning to take up a career as an electrician this
could be for you. This certificate combines elecrotechnical
knowledge with electrical installation (buildings and structures).
This award is also part of apprenticeship programmes for this
industry. This qualification supports apprenticeships for the
electromechanical industry.
What will I study?
This course is designed for those students who wish to train and
obtain underpinning knowledge in electrical installation work to
enable them to find related employment within the construction and
associated industries.
Subjects:
- Application of health and safety and electrical principles
- Installation (Buildings and Structures)
- Principles of electrotechnology
- Working effectively and safely in an electrotechnical
environment
What can I do next?
- C & G 2330 Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical
Technology (Buildings & Structures)
This can lead to employment in:
- Electrician
- Apprentice electrician
What are the entry requirements?
Attend an open day /open evening event and be successful in our
entrance test.
How will I be assessed?
Practical skills are assessed throughout the course by
internally set assignments. Theoretical knowledge is assessed by
mock internal exams in preparation for 4 on-line exams set by City
& Guilds. Each module / unit of the course has its own on-line
exam. Practical skills are assessed the end of the course by a
2-day practical exam set by City & Guilds.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee: £600 (for the first year of
the two year option) or £1370 (for the one year
option) Exam fee: £110
Please note: For courses longer than one year, the
fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2011-2012 only.