Course Overview
This is a foundation-level qualification designed for learners aiming to begin a career in the electrotechnical industry. It provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study at Level 3.
For this course, learners will need Electricians VDE hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, side cutters, tape measure, boat spirit level, stubby hammer), an On-Site Guide, safety boots, work trousers, College polo shirt and scientific calculator.
Course Modules
Course Information
Either or 4 GCSE's at grade 3 or above including maths and English at grade 4 or above or a Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installation and maths and English GCSE's at grade 4 or above.
Online multiple‑choice examinations
Practical workshop assessments
Written tasks and project-based activities
This course allows candidates to progress into employment, although not as a fully qualified electrician, or to the following qualifications:
L3 NVQ Electrotechniocal Qualification
L3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation
T Level Building Services Engineering for Construction (with Electrotechnical Engineering specialism)
Supporting you
Travel
The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.
Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove has many links to local towns and cities from Birmingham, Redditch, Droitwich, Rubery, Halesowen and Worcester all accessible by bus. The train station is further out of town with links to more towns and Bromsgrove campus can be accessed from the train station with a bus journey or by walking.
Bromsgrove Train Station
- Bromsgrove station
New Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 2LX - A 40-minute walk or a 25 minute bus journey to Bromsgrove Campus
Bromsgrove Bus Station
- Bromsgrove Bus Station
Crown Close
Bromsgrove
B61 8DA - A 12-minute walk to Bromsgrove campus
Worcester
Worcester is accessible by bus and train with numerous links from all over the county and further. The bus and train stations are a short walk to all of our campuses with The Duckworth Centre of Engineering being a little further.
Worcester Train Station
- Worcester Foregate Street Station
Foregate Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1DB - An 8-minute walk to All Saints Building
- A 9-minute walk to Cathedral Building
- A 9-minute walk to St Andrews Building
- A 9-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
- A 5-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
- A 23-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering
Worcester Bus Station
- Worcester Crowngate
Worcester
WR1 3LE - A 6-minute walk to All Saints Building
- A 7-minute walk to Cathedral Building
- A 7-minute walk to St Andrews Building
- A 7-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
- A 4-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
- A 24-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering