Engineering
Advanced Diploma - Electrical Engineering & Technology (VRQ L3)
Key Facts
Qualification Aim
VRQ L3 Advanced Engineering Diploma (Electrical Route)
Entry Requirements
Interview; VRQ L2 (or equivalent); L2 Numeracy & Literacy (or equivalent)
Start Date
September 2010
Course Overview
The advanced diploma is a vocationally related qualification (VRQ) focusing on the candidates performance using practical skills, knowledge & understanding of engineering principles.
Students will need to be disciplined in their approach to study as it will involve some work outside of college hours to ensure success
Students will need to be disciplined in their approach to study as it will involve some work outside of college hours to ensure success
Course Structure
The course covers the following topics:
- Engineering environmental health & safety
- Organisational efficiency & improvement
- Computer aided design techniques
- PC maintenance
- Digital electronics
- Advanced maintenance principles
- Maintenance of pneumatic systems
- Data communications & networking
Qualification Aims
Successful candidates will achieve the Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Engineering & Technology (Electrical Route)
This diploma has gained accreditation as a Technical certificate, used in the Advanced Modern Apprenticeship framework.
The diploma can also form the basis for a university application
This diploma has gained accreditation as a Technical certificate, used in the Advanced Modern Apprenticeship framework.
The diploma can also form the basis for a university application
Assessments/Examinations
Each candidate will take an externally marked examination based on the two mandatory units, & will also be tested on practical & knowledge levels gained in the 6 specialised subjects (by internally marked assignments)
Cost / Equipment
Tuition fees £495
Tuition is FREE for students aged 16-18 years
Free tuition is available to those aged 19 or over in receipt of certain benefits or to their unwaged dependants
If you are not on benefits but find it difficult to pay any course related costs due to financial hardship, please contact our Welfare Unit on 01843 605048
Tuition is FREE for students aged 16-18 years
Free tuition is available to those aged 19 or over in receipt of certain benefits or to their unwaged dependants
If you are not on benefits but find it difficult to pay any course related costs due to financial hardship, please contact our Welfare Unit on 01843 605048
Entry Requirements
College interview
Applicants will need to have achieved a VRQ L2 or a comparable level qualification in a similar subject area
Key skills literacy & numeracy at L2 or equivalent
Applicants will need to have achieved a VRQ L2 or a comparable level qualification in a similar subject area
Key skills literacy & numeracy at L2 or equivalent
Start Date
September 2010
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for any of our courses, please complete & return an application form