Electrical – Progression
Electrical – Progression
EAL Level 2 Progression in Building Services Engineering
If you have completed the Foundation Qualification this course will help you get ready for an apprenticeship in the Electrical industry.
Is this course right for me?
This one year full-time course is designed for those who have completed the Foundation Qualification and now want to specialise in a single trade but have not yet secured employment in the industry. By completing this qualification, you will have covered a significant amount of the related Level 3 Apprenticeship learning if that is your next step.
What are the entry requirements?
- There is normally no direct entry to this course, you would need to progress from the successful completion of previous level in this subject area or similar
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant Level 2 programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
This course enables learners to develop their:
- Understanding of social, economic and environmental sustainability as appropriate to building services
- Understanding of aspects of employment and employability in the sector
- Employability skills and understanding of how these are relevant to contemporary practice in a chosen trade
- Their knowledge of and ability to apply the health and safety requirements of working on sites, with equipment and with others when working in a chosen trade
- Understanding of the types of work and projects undertaken in a chosen trade, and the interdependencies of this work with work by other tradespeople, at the design,
- construction, use and maintenance stages
- Understanding of the tools, techniques, materials and technologies used in a chosen trade and of how they change, and have changed, over time
- Knowledge and understanding required in a chosen trade route, as set out in this document to the relevant national standards
- Practical skills in carrying out a wide range of tasks in a chosen trade
- Ability to effectively plan and evaluate their performance in carrying out a wide range of tasks in a chosen trade
Core units to be studied include:
- Employment and Employability in the Building Services Engineering Sector
- Changing Practices Over Time
- Planning and Evaluating Work in the Building Services Engineering Sector in Wales
Subject specific units to be studied:
- Understand How to Install Enclosures for Electrical Cables, Conductors and Wiring Systems
- Understand How to Install and Connect Electrical Cables, Conductors, Wiring Systems and Equipment
- Understand How to Inspect and Test De-energised Electrical Circuits
- Understand Intermediate Electrical Science and Principles
- Performing Electrical Installation
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
If you are studying a construction/trade course (brickwork, carpentry, electrical or plumbing):
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) in upskilling / Lessons in Financial Education
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course
- A one year GCSE START upskilling course
Can I do this course in Welsh?
Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Online examination
- Completion of a final major project
What can I do next?
Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to a higher level course at the College, seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- Electrical work trousers - £25
- Electrical safety boots/shoes - £14/£39
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2024/25
- You will need to pay a £55 construction workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.