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Electrical NVQ Foundation Level 1 (Sept '12)
Electrical courses in Brighton
Course code: B1124
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: NVQ Level 1
Starting and ending month: September to June
Course duration: 36 weeks
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street
Course aims:
Would you like to begin a career in Engineering or as an Electrician? This NVQ Level 1 is your first step on this path.
There are an estimated 800,000 engineers employed in the UK and the engineering manufacturing industry employs 1.7 million people in total, whilst the Electrical industry itself is huge and still growing. Now is the perfect time to make sure you are skilled and trained in these industries.
This course aims to give you that first knowledge in electrical and engineering processes so you are then well prepared for the various Level 2 courses that are on offer in the Engineering and Electrical department.
To find out more about our Electrical department follow the link
www.ccb.ac.uk/public/college-life/electrical
Course content:
On this course you will learn about:
- Working safely in an engineering environment
- Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
- Using and communicating technical information
- Making components using hand tools and fitting techniques
- Wiring electrical equipment and circuits
- Assembling electrical wiring support systems
- Assembling electronic circuits
Facilities for students:
Our Engineering department benefits from some of the best facilities in the region. You will work with machinery and equipment that is used in the professional world and will leave you well prepared for when you begin employment.
Assessment: The course is approximately two-thirds practical and one-third theory.
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade G or better or an equivalent Entry level qualification (eg BTEC, City & Guilds, NOCN).
Interview for entry: Interview required
Progression and links:
You could move onto an apprenticeship to train to be an electrician or enrol on the Level 2 Diploma in Electrotechnology.
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
International tuition fees (per year): £5,665
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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How to apply for full-time courses.
City College Brighton - Full-time course - Electrical NVQ Foundation Level 1 (Sept '12)
Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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