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Course Code: NFVEN021

Course Level: Level 2

Study Mode: Full-Time

Course Type: Vocational Courses

Course overview

Learn about electrical principles, regulations and safety procedures in compliance with industry standards. Develop hands-on expertise in installing wiring systems, circuits and electrical components.

This programme is designed to cater for the budding Electrician who wants a predominantly practical experience and who is looking 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 Electrotechnical at Level 3.

As a condition of being offered a place on this course, you would be expected to meet the following entry requirements:

1. Submit a school report showing your attendance, behaviour and effort details

2. Attend the Department Experience Day in June 2025

3. Complete a summer assignment which would be set on Experience Day in June 2025.

4. You will need to achieve/have achieved GCSEs at grade 4 or above in Maths and a grade 3 or above in English Language.

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.

To find out more, please contact the Curriculum Leader, Stuart McLean-Inglis, email stuart.mclean-ingli@nscg.ac.uk or 01782 254209.

If you successfully achieve this qualification we will then discuss with you the possibility of advancement to an Apprenticeship.

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a gross household income under £30,000 can receive financial support to cover college related costs such as transport, meals, course equipment and uniform. Bursary support is based on individual circumstances and will be allocated to best suit your individual needs. A range of other financial support is available depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance

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Apprenticeship