Electrotech Level 1

Summary:

This is a course that takes students from the age of 16 - 18, this prepares them for the industry recognised level 2 qualification from City and guilds. it is suitable for those who wish to gain a good foundation of knowledge of the electrical industry.

Course Code: A0039 Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Age: 18 Start Date: 02/09/2013 End Date: 11/07/2014 Course Length: 1 Year Entry Requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this course, however the level two course that follows on requires grades of three C's in Maths, English and Science. This is due to the heavy nature of the course that involves a lot of Maths and Physics.

Core Skills:

• Measurement and alignment
• Risk assessment process
• Statutory requirements HASAWA, EAWR
• Non statutory documents
• Types of installation
• Types of cables
• Safe isolation (Introduction)
• Correct termination of conductors
• Sequence of electrical tests (Dead testing)
• Safe use of test equipment (Dead testing)
• Recording of results

Assessment:

Assessment is carried out via an NVQ system where evidence is obtained from the student over the academic year, upon a completion of three satisfactory tasks the student will pass the practical element of the course.

There are similar requirements for the theory aspect of the course and these are submitted and marked online.

Academic Progression:

Students who complete the level 1 course are eligible to apply for the level 2 industry recognised qualification from City & Guilds in Electrical Installations; the dependency of attendance will depend on the employment status of the student within an industry relevant job.

Career Progression:

Students who complete the level 1 course are eligible to apply for the level 2 industry recognised qualification from City & Guilds in Electrical Installations; the dependency of attendance will depend on the employment status of the student within an industry relevant job.

Costs:

16-18 year old's will not have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or examination fees. However they are required to pay for other third party costs, such as books, equipment and educational trips/visits.

Students aged over 19 on the 31st August in the year in which they start their studies, on full-time courses have to pay tuition fees unless they qualify for exemptions. In addition they are expected to pay awarding body registration and examination fees, other third party costs, such as books, equipment and educational trips/visits and the College Administration Fee (currently £60).

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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