By studying an Extended Diploma, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the engineering sector, this also include essential employability skills that can then be applied into real work contexts. Thisqualification allows students to develop the wide ranging knowledge, understanding and skills required for direct progression into a broad range of roles within the engineering sector.
Course details
Qualification name | BTEC National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
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Qualification level | 3 |
Awarding organisation | Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) |
Learning method | Classroom based |
Course type | Free Courses for Jobs |
Course hours | Full-time |
Course start date | 2nd September 2024 |
Cost description | This course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer and may be funded by the government for eligible adults. Check for eligibility at Free courses for jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) |
Attendance pattern | Daytime |
A minimum of 5 GCSE subject graded 9-4 or equivalent including science, maths or English.
The course has been designed as a two year programm of study, enabling students to develop a substantial common core of knowledge, including Health and Safety, Engineering Principles, Engineering Projects, Product Design and Manufacture, Selecting and using PLC s, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Three phase motors, Calculus, Further Maths, MIcroprocessors and Electronic Circuit Design and Manufacture.
By assignment and practical assessments.
Progressions from this course include University study, Higher Education or Degree/Advanced apprenticeship.
Name | Engineering & Construction Centre of Excellence |
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Address |
Pagefield Campus Walkden Avenue Wigan Greater Manchester WN1 2JH Find on Google maps |