Electrotechnical Installation
Electrotechnical Installation
EAL Level 3 Extended Progression in Electrotechnical Installation
This one-year part-time course is designed for those who want to continue their training to become a qualified electrician.
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Is this course right for me?
This one-year part-time course is designed for those who want to prepare to work in the industry and to continue their training to become a qualified electrician.
Prospective applicants must be aware that the completion of this qualification does not mean that they are fully qualified and to become a qualified electrician learners must still work in the industry and also complete the the EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation.
This course normally runs one day per week starting in September.
What are the entry requirements?
- You will be expected to have successfully completed the previous level in this subject area or similar
- Each application is considered on individual merit
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the principles, theories and practices required in the electrotechnical installation trade and of how these are performed in Wales.
The qualification comprises of the following units:
- The built environment in Wales
- Principles of establishing and maintaining relationships in the building services engineering sector
- Principles of coordinating a work site
- Installation theory and technology
- Electrical inspection and testing
- Fault diagnosis and rectification
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Workbased, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Online examination
What can I do next?
To become fully qualified as an electrician, learners must work in the industry and also complete the EAL Building Services Engineering (Level 3) – Electrotechnical Installation.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- 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 additional costs
- Under 19’s reduced fees may apply - please contact admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
- 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.
