National Certifi cate in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Level 3 FE311ET TCC A course suitable for people wishing to apply their learning in a practical, theoretical and realistic electrical engineering environment and would like to progress to a career in electrical and electronics engineering or Higher Education. Your course will cover You will develop knowledge and practical skills in aspects of electrical and electronic engineering including the design, installation and testing of electrical and electronic circuits and equipment for domestic and commercial activities. You will study electrical and electronic principles and the course combines theoretical and practical work so that you have the underpinning knowledge to support your practical skills. You will gain an awareness of the electrical engineering industry and further develop your knowledge of the regulations relating to electrical installations and practices. You will develop your awareness of electrical safety and you will contribute to creating and maintaining a safe working environment. You will also study units in maths and communications as part of your course. You will also have the opportunity to gain qualifi cations in Functional Skills and improve your GCSE maths and English grades to support your career progress or with a view to progressing to Higher Education. Entry requirements Four GCSEs at grade C or above, including maths, science and English Or Successful completion of the BTEC First Diploma in Engineering. Length of course Two years Qualifi cation BTEC National Certifi cate Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Assessment You will be continually assessed written assignments and in- class tests. Progression Choose to study one of a range of engineering-related Higher Education courses such as the HNC Electrical/ Electronic Engineering offered at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology. Or you could seek employment in the engineering sector. Performing Engineering Operations ( Electrical) Level 2 FE212ET TCC This course provides a grounding in electrical engineering and offers a pathway in an electrical specialism. It introduces you to electrical engineering principles and practices and will develop the essential knowledge and skills to enable you to progress on to further study at a craft or technical level or into employment. Your course will cover The course involves learning about electrical principles and includes installing wiring and testing of electrical systems and circuits. You will gain knowledge of the electrical engineering industry and electrical engineering processes and practices as well as a sound understanding of current regulations and legislation to support your competence in electrical safety. You will be involved in the preparation and installation of electrical equipment and operate in our workshops to industry standards. The course introduces you to the use of hand tools and power tools and their safe use. You will learn how to work safely and work with others. The course also teaches you how to use and create drawings used within the engineering industry. You will also have the opportunity to gain qualifi cations in Functional Skills in communication, numeracy and IT as these are important for employment and further training. Entry requirements You should have 2 GCSEs from A- C including maths. Length of course One year Qualifi cation EAL Performing Engineering Operations ( PEO) Level 2 Assessment There is ongoing assessment of both your written and practical work throughout the course. Progression You can choose to study on one of a variety of Level 3 courses including National Certifi cate Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or Electrical Installation. Or you could seek employment in the engineering or construction industries. 69 make it happen

Those interested in motor vehicle engineering will benefi t from working in our custom built motor vehicle workshops at the Rother Valley Campus. These workshops are housed in our brand new facilities with state of the art equipment designed to assess and diagnose faults and maintain and repair motor vehicles. By studying one of our motor vehicle courses, you will develop the skills and knowledge on the very latest innovations in motor vehicle technology. All of our engineering courses provide an excellent basis on which to gain the qualifi cations you will need to begin your engineering or motor vehicle engineering career. make it happen If you enjoy working with your hands and have an interest in all things mechanical, you may wish to pursue a career in engineering. Our courses offer you the opportunity to gain the practical experience and theoretical knowledge you need to develop your engineering skills. You could choose to study from a range of broad based engineering courses that will allow you to gain skills in design, manufacturing and fabrication of engineering components. To further your knowledge you will also learn about engineering principles and theory. Working in our engineering workshops at the Town Centre Campus will provide you with hands on experience on practical projects using machining tools and equipment. 70 make it happen