Engineering & Motor Vehicle - Leeds City College

Performing EngineeringOperationsc&g 7582 nvq diploma Level 2Duration: 1 yearlocation: KC, SLCAbout the courseThis is a EVENING ONLY course and has been designedto cover learners who require competencies in weldingto enable safe progression into the workplace/employment. The qualification is made up of mandatoryand optional units.Core Units:• Working safely in an engineering• Carrying out engineering activities efficiently andeffectively• Using and communicating technical informationSpecialist Units:• Producing sheet metal components and assemblies• Preparing and using manual metal arc weldingequipment• Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arcwelding equipment• Preparing and using manual MIG, MAG and othercontinuous wire welding equipmentLearners will be assessed by:• Practical assessments of prescribed tasks, whichinclude questioning to ensure understanding• College set knowledge tests• Awarding body online knowledge assessments• Completion of a portfolio of evidence• Written assignmentsEntry RequirementsIdeally candidates should have achieved minimum GCSEgrade D or Functional Skills at Level 1 in Maths, Englishand ICT. Those applicants who are successful but do nothave the required grade will be expected to be able toachieve Functional Skills to a Level 1 standard.ElectronicsEAL Foundation certificate Level 1Duration: 1 yearlocation: KC, SLCAbout the courseThis course is aimed at those who need a basicintroduction to electronics and ensures that thecandidate has practical as well as theoretical knowledgeof electronics before progressing onto higher levelqualifications or employment.It has been designed for those who:• Want to become a repair and or installation technician.• Want a position in the electronics retail industry.• Are thinking of electronics as a career move but wouldlike some experience of the job role first.• Are new to the industry.• Are looking for a career change.The qualification is made up of 4 mandatory units:• Electrical circuits.• Introductory electronics.• Using components and tools.• Electronic systems and Installations.The course uses two methods of assessment. The firstis assignment based. This consists of practical activitiesthat ensure you have gained the skills required. Thesecond is a multiple choice online exam. You have tocomplete both elements to gain the full certificate.entry requirementsYou should have an interest in the subject and anenquiring mind.Future OpportunitiesEntry to employment or work based training. Advanceto higher education or additional higher level electronicscourses such as degree level.Future OpportunitiesCombined with the PEO course, it is equivalent to thefirst year of a modern apprenticeship in engineering.There are opportunities to gain employment as amodern apprentice.leedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 37