Duration

2 years – 2 evenings a week 6-9pm (re-enrolment required for 2nd year).

Where is the course held?

Rush Green Campus

What qualifications do I need?

Basic Literacy & Numeracy will be tested. English, Maths & Science @ grade C minimum is sought. Safety boots are a requirement for the practical sessions.Please note due to funding changes this qualification is funded for 16-18 year olds but for 19+ adults this is a full cost recovery programme so no funding or fee remission is available.

What will I learn?

The course teaches science of electrical engineering and provides an in depth knowledge of the wiring regulations (BS7671:June 2001).

All our courses are designed to cover the full range of topics and tasks as laid down by the awarding body in response to industry requirements. All practical activities are carried out within out start of the art workshops with theory work being a mix of classroom and assignment activities. The topics include:

Science of electrical engineering and provides an in depth knowledge of the wiring regulations (BS7671:June 2001).

The science topics cover electromagnetism and electric motors, alternators and other devices.

Illumination and types of lighting, AC theory, Cable sizing and Testing.

Regulations are thoroughly investigated and circuit parameters are produced from IEE tables.

How will I be taught?

Attendance required for 2 evenings a week over 2 a two year duration.

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed with on-line multiple chioce tests on 2 units ( Health & Safety – 201 and Science – 202).

What could I do next?

Successful completion will allow progression onto C&G 2330 Level 3. It is essential that students attempting Level 3 are either employed by an Electrical Contractor or working with one, for practical evaluation purposes (NVQ3).