Course at a glance
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 advanced apprenticeship programmes for
this 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), inspection, testing
and commissioning
- Installation (Buildings and Structures) inspection, fault
diagnosis, commissioning and rectifictaion
What can I do next?
C & G Level 3 qualifications in wiring regulations, testing
& inspection of electrical installations.
This can lead to employment in:
- Electrician
- Apprentice electrician
What are the entry requirements?
To have achieved the Level 2 2330 Certificate in
Electrotechnical Technology with good grades (credits and
distinctions) in all of the six units.
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 one on-line exam and two
short-answer written exams set by City & Guilds. Practical
skills are assessed the end of the course by a 1-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: £880 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.