Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 3<br />
90 CREDIT/EXTENDED<br />
DIPLOMA<br />
IN ELECTRONIC<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
A<br />
If you are interested in engineering training,<br />
working in electrical engineering or want<br />
to study an electronics-related subject at<br />
a higher level, this course will prepare you<br />
for university and a career in areas such as<br />
electrical engineering, electronics, avionics,<br />
automotive, telecommunications and mobile<br />
communications.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Mathematics for Technicians<br />
»»<br />
Health & Safety<br />
»»<br />
Electrical & Electronic Principles<br />
»»<br />
Electronics Fault Finding<br />
»»<br />
Principles & Application of Analogue<br />
Electronics<br />
»»<br />
Engineering Project<br />
»»<br />
Further Maths<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Project work<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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4—5 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English<br />
and Maths)<br />
»»<br />
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic<br />
Engineering, or equivalent<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Progress onto year 2 for the Extended<br />
Diploma<br />
»»<br />
Higher education<br />
»»<br />
Employment<br />
»»<br />
Apprenticeship<br />
LEVEL 1<br />
CERTIFICATE IN<br />
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
A<br />
This comprehensive motor vehicle course<br />
is designed to give you an awareness of<br />
all of the major operating systems of light<br />
motor vehicles. You will develop a clear<br />
understanding of the procedures required<br />
to maintain the systems and will work on a<br />
range of vehicles.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Skills in Health, Safety & Housekeeping in the<br />
Automotive Environment<br />
»»<br />
Skills to Support Working Relationships in the<br />
Automotive Environment<br />
»»<br />
Introduction to Vehicle Technology &<br />
Workshop Methods<br />
»»<br />
Skills in Inspection, Repair & Replacement of<br />
Standard Light Vehicle Tyres<br />
»»<br />
Carry out Basic Vehicle Maintenance<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
»»<br />
Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
GCSE English and Maths grade A*—E<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance<br />
& Repair<br />
»»<br />
Employment in the retail motor industry<br />
»»<br />
Apprenticeship<br />
DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
DIPLOMA IN LIGHT<br />
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE<br />
& REPAIR<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
A<br />
S<br />
This course is designed for students wanting<br />
to develop practical skills and broaden their<br />
understanding of motor vehicle systems. You<br />
will work to recognised industry standards<br />
and acquire the underpinning knowledge and<br />
skills to prepare for a career in this industry.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Health & Safety<br />
»»<br />
Tools & Materials<br />
»»<br />
Servicing Engines, Chassis, Electrical<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
»»<br />
Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
4 GCSEs grade A*—D (including English &<br />
Maths), or<br />
»»<br />
Level 1 qualification in Motor Vehicle<br />
Maintenance and Repair<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance<br />
»»<br />
Employment in retail motor industry<br />
»»<br />
Apprenticeship<br />
IN WEST LONDON THERE ARE CURRENTLY 4,953<br />
ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS EMPLOYED, AND THIS IS EXPECTED<br />
TO INCREASE BY 3.8% OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS<br />
1<strong>18</strong> ENGINEERING<br />
ACTON | EALING | HAMMERSMITH | SOUTHALL
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