Electrical and Electronic Engineering NVQ Level 3 (EAL)
at Rochdale Training Association Limited, Rochdale · training provider
What the college says
On this Apprenticeship, the sort of work you will be doing will depend on your employer. Generally, Engineering Apprentices will learn how to take on an operator role in a certain area of Engineering. This could involve anything from assembling car engines to installing telecommunications systems. Most duties will involve the maintenance of equipment and machinery. Working in this field requires a good head for figures and IT literacy. You will need good written and verbal communication skills; and you will have to be a team player. At the end of the course you will have a Nationally recognised NVQ 2 qualification in Performing Engineering Operations, a BTEC National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, an NVQ 3 – Engineering Maintenance and Functional Skills at Level 2. These can lead to entry into higher education or alternatively you could progress onto a management role.
What you need to get on
A good standard of Maths & English is required
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Rochdale Training Association Limited
Work based
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