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Free Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course in Rochdale

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you work, applying skills directly in your job role over around one year. The course covers electrical and electronic engineering in practice, from maintaining equipment and machinery to installing systems. You'll need a good standard of maths and English to get started. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. This free NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering qualification suits those already in or moving into an engineering role.

Who this course is for

On this Apprenticeship, the sort of work you will be doing will depend on your employer. Generally, Engineering Apprentices will learn how to take on an operator role in a certain area of Engineering. This could involve anything from assembling car engines to installing telecommunications systems. Most duties will involve the maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Working in this field requires a good head for figures and IT literacy. You will need good written and verbal communication skills; and you will have to be a team player. At the end of the course you will have a Nationally recognised NVQ 2 qualification in Performing Engineering Operations, a BTEC National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, an NVQ 3 – Engineering Maintenance and Functional Skills at Level 2. These can lead to entry into higher education or alternatively you could progress onto a management role.

Entry requirements

A good standard of Maths & English is required

What you will learn

  • You'll maintain electrical and electronic equipment and machinery in a workplace setting.
  • You'll develop IT literacy skills relevant to engineering environments.
  • You'll apply technical knowledge to installation and assembly tasks specific to your employer's sector.
  • You'll use written and verbal communication skills to work effectively in an engineering team.
  • You'll understand safe working practices for electrical and electronic systems.
  • You'll build practical competence across a range of engineering operations and procedures.

How you will learn

This is a work-based qualification. You learn by doing, completing real tasks in your engineering role. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence gathered on the job, demonstrating your competence across the units of the qualification. Your assessor will visit your workplace to observe your work and review your evidence. You may also complete written or oral questions to confirm your underpinning knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rochdale Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer: install, test, and maintain electrical systems
  • Electronics technician: fault-find and repair electronic equipment
  • Maintenance engineer: keep industrial machinery running safely
  • Telecommunications engineer: install and maintain comms infrastructure
  • Electrical installation engineer: wiring and systems in commercial or industrial settings
  • Control systems engineer: work with automated and electronic control equipment
  • Engineering operative: support production and assembly in manufacturing

What you could study next

  • Level 4 HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: a higher technical qualification for those moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment: relevant if you move into electrical installation work.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering: combines degree-level study with continued workplace learning for those aiming at chartered engineer status.
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