Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology

This course has been developed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge and related practical skills in electrical and electronic engineering, along with practical experience and expectations of the situations that they could face in an engineering job role.


The main qualification on this course is a Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ). It has been specifically designed for learners in full time education who are interested in pursuing a career in the engineering sector. The qualification may also be suitable for other learners, including adults, who are interested in engineering technology and/or are considering a career change.

What Will I Learn?

You will learn the following:


• Engineering and environmental health and safety • Engineering organisational efficiency and improvement • Electrical and electronic principles* • Digital electronics* • Assembling and Testing Electronic Circuits* (*Some optional units are subject to change)

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs A*-C passes which should include Maths, English, Science or a Level 2 qualification in Electronics.


At Coleg y Cymoedd we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your assessments. The better your grades the more options you will have and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher-level course.

Assessment

Assessment methods within this qualification include an on-screen multiple-choice examination for one mandatory unit and one optional unit and Centre marked practical and theory assessments for the other units within a pathway. Assessment methods have been designed to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners for all units. The on-screen multiple-choice examinations are set and marked by the awarding organisation. The internal assessment is set by the awarding organisation and marked by members of the delivery team at the Centre.

Career Progression

On successful completion of this course you will have developed fundamental practical skills and a basic understanding of electrical and electronic concepts, therefore employment opportunities could be sought in the field of Instrumentation and Electronic Control, such as petro chemical, gas and water distribution along with Electronic Assembly and Automation.

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Course Details
Level:Level 3
Mode:Part Time Day
Start Date:09/09/2024
Day(s):Day/time and duration: To Be Confirmed
Location:Nantgarw
Course Code:04P304NA
Fees
Registration Fee: £109
Tuition Fee: £712

Please note: Fees are payable for each year of study.

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