Course may be subject to change.
For candidates who want to work as electricians in the building services engineering sector. This qualification does not make candidates fully qualified electricians.
Entry Criteria
You will hold a minimum grade 4 (C) in GCSE maths and English.
Additional Costs
You will need a scientific calculator, stationery, safety shoes, work trousers, and recommended that you purchase a copy of the latest IET On-site-guide.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a course tutor for an informal chat.
Please bring your predicted or achieved GCSE results and a school report.
Study Aims
It allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Electrotechnology sector.
Modules Studied
What does this qualification cover?
- Health and safety in building services engineering
- Principles of electrical science
- Electrical installations technology
- Installation of wiring systems and enclosure
- Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering
Teaching and Assessment
Our brand-new electrical installation workshop offers a realistic working environment, fitted with industry standard equipment, including inspection and testing facilities and fully equipped workshop bays.
The qualification is assessed by a mixture of on-screen exams, written assignments, and practical assessments. The qualification is not graded and the learner may only achieve a pass.
Industry Links
The IET is one of the world’s largest Engineering institutions with over 167,000 members in 127 countries.
As the leading institution within the Electrotechnical sector, the IET supports this qualification for young people to progress into the Electrotechnical industry. The IET has worked with City & Guilds as part of its development process to scope out the qualification. The IET is satisfied that the content meets both the Institution’s needs as a leading professional body in this sector and those preparing for a career within the industry.
Maths and English
Learners have to hold grade 4 in both maths and English to enrol on this qualification.
Placement
You must complete a work placement. Employer involvement provides a clear progression route to work, developing your employability skills and practical experience and learning.
What else?
Who supports this qualification? This qualification is:
- regulated at Level 2
- is not recognised by the electrical industry for competence and will not make the learner an electrician, but will facilitate a progression to the industry recognised qualifications
- supported by NFEC (National Forum of Engineering Centres).
The qualification has been adapted from the apprenticeship qualification; so facilitates progression to industry and an apprenticeship.
