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NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Course details

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Qualification name NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Location
East Midlands
  • Derby
North West
  • Cheshire East
  • Warrington
West Midlands
  • Staffordshire
  • Stoke-on-Trent
Learning method Work based
Course type Higher Education
Course start date Flexible
Cost £3,000.00
Cost description Price is listed as £3000 per candidate EXCEPT where candidate is progressing immediately from an apprenticeship with NSEGTA in which case it is £1500.

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

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.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

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

View the key features of this course.

In completing this qualification, you'll cover: Complying with statutory regulations (Health and Safety) Organisational safety requirements in line with modern Health and Safety requirements. Varied electrical/electronic skills (depending on pathway this can involve designing electronic circuits, building transformers/motors, carrying out electrical/electronic testing, manufacturing of electrical control systems) Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation.

Understand how the course will be delivered.

This qualification is a work-based assessment of knowledge and competence. Assessment is via a portfolio of evidence produced by the learner to demonstrate engineering techniques.

Find out what material you will need.

You'll need to be in a suitable learning environment where you will have access to all the resources you need. You will need to bring your portfolio of evidence to each progress review visit.

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will be assessed in the workplace and will produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and knowledge including job reports and written/typed knowledge questions.

Look at the further opportunities available.

On completion you could progress to a Higher National Certificate (HNC Level 4) The NVQ in Mechanical Manufacturing can lead to a variety of jobs, including: Machinist (CNC or Manual) Production and Assembly Operative Pipe fitter Spring maker Overhaul technician

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