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NVQ Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Stoke-on-Trent

Cost£3,000.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

NVQ Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Work-based training at your workplace, completed over two years while you stay in your engineering role.

The course covers complex electrical and electronic engineering skills. You choose a pathway to match your work, such as industrial wiring, electronic assembly, or systems testing. Units assess your practical competence on the job, so your learning is grounded in what you do every day. There are no entry qualifications required, but you must be in a role that supports the qualification's assessment criteria.

You'll finish with an NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Candidates wishing to demonstrate complex understanding of Electrical or Electronic engineering to include assembly/manufacturing, wiring or testing of components. The qualification is applicable to a variety of electrical or electronic engineering occupations such as Industrial Electricians, systems engineers and electrical assembly dependent on the pathway chosen.

Entry requirements

The candidate must be in a role within the workplace that will support the qualification requirements and must have the potential to achieve the assessment criteria set out in the units.

There are no entry qualifications required by learners to undertake this qualification unless this is a legal requirement of the process or the environment

What you will learn

  • You'll demonstrate complex understanding of electrical or electronic engineering principles.
  • You'll apply skills in wiring, assembly, or testing of components, depending on your pathway.
  • You'll work to industry standards for your specific engineering occupation.
  • You'll assess and interpret technical requirements in your day-to-day role.
  • You'll follow safe working practices relevant to your engineering environment.

How you will learn

Assessment is work-based and competence-led. An assessor will observe you carrying out tasks in your workplace and review evidence you gather from your day-to-day role. You build a portfolio of evidence against the units in your chosen pathway. There are no written exams. Assessment is ongoing across the two-year programme.

What you will need to bring

NSEG Training Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer, designs and maintains electrical systems in industrial settings.
  • Electronics engineer, works on the design and testing of electronic components and systems.
  • Engineering technician, supports engineering operations across manufacturing or infrastructure.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps electrical and mechanical plant running safely.
  • Industrial electrician, installs and maintains electrical equipment in industrial environments.
  • Electrical assembly technician, builds and tests electrical assemblies in a production setting.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering at Level 4, a step toward engineering technician registration with a professional body.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering at Level 5, builds on the HNC and can lead toward a bachelor's degree.
  • Incorporated or Engineering Technician registration with a professional engineering institution, requires evidence of competence and relevant qualifications.
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering at Level 6, for those aiming toward chartered engineer status.
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