Electronic / Electrical Engineering

Course summary

This qualification has been developed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge and related practical skills in a range of engineering subjects, along with practical experience and expectations of the situations that they could face in an engineering job role. It has been specifically designed for learners undertaking a range of pathways within an advanced Apprenticeship or 16-19 year old learners in full-time education who are interested in pursuing a career in the engineering sector, including occupations and job roles such as maintenance engineer, mechanical engineer, welder and/or fabricator, and electrical and/or electronic engineer. The qualification may also be suitable for other learners, including adults, who are interested in engineering technology and/or are considering a career change. This qualification has one mandatory core unit, which provides learners with an understanding of engineering environmental health and safety, and the following optional units: • Computer-aided design (CAD) techniques • Electrical and electronics principles • Engineering inspection and quality control • Advanced milling • Advanced turning • Workplace improvement