Course overview
This is a new programme designed to cater for the budding Electrician who wants a predominantly practical experience and is probably aiming to progress to the workplace. The aim of the programme is to provide you with a range of practical engineering/electrical work skills. This qualification is required if you wish to advance to the Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering at Level 3.What else do I need to know?
As a student of NSCG you will have access to the facilities of our College, including use of our Sports Facilities, Support Services, Learning Resource Centre and Refectory.What are the entry requirements?
You will have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above which must include maths and English. A good knowledge of ICT would also be an advantage.
How is it assessed?
Throughout the programme you will be continually assessed and monitored by fully qualified assessors who will look at your work, observe your performance and test your knowledge and constantly provide additional support and feedback which will enable your achievement. During this time you will be required to build up a portfolio of evidence of achievement.
What financial support is on offer?
This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18. If you are outside this age group, please contact Charlotte Robertson on 01782 254141 or email charlotte.robertson@nscg.ac.uk.
College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £26,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit www.nscg.ac.uk/finance
College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £26,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit www.nscg.ac.uk/finance
What can I do next?
If you successfully achieve this qualification we will then discuss with you the possibility of advancement to an Apprenticeship.
How do I find out more?
Contact the Curriculum Leader Richard Wells email richard.wells@nscg.ac.uk or call 01782 254315.
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