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Electrotechnical Craft

Course Code: DEI3
  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Diploma
  • Awarding body: City & Guilds (C&G)
  • Duration: One year
  • Course type: FREE (Eligibility Applies), Full-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Thursdays and Fridays, 9.00am - 5.00pm
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What's it all about?

Unlock your potential and join our course, which has been designed to provide you with a comprehensive and advanced understanding of the electrical industry. 

You will gain a competitive edge by acquiring a broad range of skills, from inspection and testing to fault diagnosis, electrical systems design, environmental technology systems, and health and safety. 

This course goes beyond the basics, equipping you with advanced knowledge and practical expertise to excel in your career. Stay ahead of the curve with our up-to-date curriculum, tailored to incorporate the latest technologies. 

By applying for this course, you’ll be taking a significant step towards a successful and fulfilling future in the electrical industry. 

Course information

This course offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of the fundamental knowledge necessary to work safely and confidently in the industry. It goes beyond the skills acquired in a level 2 course, equipping you with more advanced capabilities.

Throughout the course, you will delve into key topics such as inspection and testing, fault diagnosis, electrical systems design, environmental technology systems, and health and safety. These areas of study are crucial for developing a well-rounded skill set required to excel in the field of electrical engineering.

At City College Plymouth, we are committed to providing you with the most relevant and up-to-date education. Our courses are designed to incorporate the latest advancements in technology, ensuring that you acquire skills that are applicable both now and in the future.

By enrolling on this course, you will gain the necessary expertise to thrive in the ever-evolving electrical industry.

You will need to have completed a level 2 qualification within the occupational area and have good practical skills, problem solving skills and written/verbal skills.

The qualification is assessed by a mixture of an on-screen exam, and practical assessments.

On successful completion of this course you may wish to progress on to a NVQ for workplace competence.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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Future careers

What you could earn:

Plumbers and Heating and Ventilating Engineers

£48,241.48

Potential salary

£20,023.17

Entry level salary

£33,893.96

Average salary

22

Annual openings in Plymouth

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