Entry Requirements:

For external applicants:
To access this course, you are required to:

• 5 x GCSE Grade 4 or above for English, Grade 5 or above for Maths.
• A record of high attendance from your previous studies
• You will be expected to maintain good attendance and punctuality, as well as show commitment, a positive attitude to learning, and determination to achieve the qualification.

For internal progression learners (already studying with us):
Learners must be able to demonstrate that they:

• Have successfully completed a relevant course that naturally progresses onto this programme, achieving a good standard
• Have improved their English and maths grades since enrolment
• Have maintained good attendance and punctuality
• Show a consistently positive attitude to learning

What will I learn?

In the first year of the course you will study a range of core modules and in the second year will focus on occupational specialisms.

Core modules:

• Building services systems
• Construction and the built environment industry
• Health and safety
• Legislation, regulations and standards
• Tools, equipment and materials
• Technology

Occupational specialisms:

• Health and safety practices associated with carrying out electrotechnical systems engineering
• Installation methods and termination of connections
• The systems and products used in electrotechnical engineering
• How to analyse and use information to and from electrotechnical systems
• Removal processes as part of system decommissioning
• Testing and inspection process
• Fault finding

What skills will I gain?

Throughout the course you will gain skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Using systems and digital technology
• Health and safety practices associated with carrying out electrotechnical systems engineering
• Installation methods and termination of connections
• Systems and products used in electrotechnical engineering
• Analysing and using information to and from electrotechnical systems
• Removal processes as part of system decommissioning
• Testing and inspection process
• Fault finding
• Communicating effectively
• Self-management
• Adaptability and resilience
• Reflection, planning and prioritising
• Working in a team

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:

• Practical assignments
• Tutor observation
• Projects
• Externally-assessed exam

What can I do next?

Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to:

• A higher technical qualification (ie HNC or HND)
• Degree apprenticeship
• Degree in a relevant subject
• Employment in the industry