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ElectrotechnicalTechnologyLevel 2 Diploma C&G 2365duration: 1 year full timelocation: Kc / tcAbout the courseThis course is for people of any age and backgroundwho wish to progress to become electricians, or seekwork within the wider electrical industry.The qualification consists of five units.The units of study are:• 201 Health and safety in building services engineering(value of 3 QCF points)• 202 Principles of Electrical Science (value of 10 QCFpoints)• 203 Electrical Installations Technology (value of 12QCF points)• 204 Installation of wiring systems and enclosures(value of 21 QCF points)• 210 Understand how to communicate with otherswithin building services engineering (value of 3 QCFpoints)You will learn about the design, construction and testingof a range of electrical circuits and systems found indomestic, commercial and some industrial applications.The course includes practical workshop tasks thatprovide opportunities for students to develop hand andtool skills, which meet industrially recognised levels. Thecourse will also provide knowledge of the principles oftechnology that underpin the electrical industry.entry requirementsSuitable applicants will hold, or may have the equivalentof, GCSE grade C or above in Maths, English andeither Physics or another technical science basedqualification. Consideration may be given to applicantsthat are not able to produce formal certificates, butwho can demonstrate the equivalent understanding andknowledge.Future opportunitiesThis course offers the opportunity to progress to theLevel 3 Diploma in Electrotechnical Technology.ElectrotechnicalTechnologyLevel 3 Diploma C&G 2365duration: 1 year full timelocation: Kc / tcAbout the courseFor those wishing to either seek work as an electrician,or work in the electrical engineering or installation field.The qualification consists of seven units.The units of study are:• 201 Health and safety in building services engineering(value of 3 QCF points)• 301 Understand the fundamental principles andrequirements of environmental technology systems• 302 Principles of Electrical Science (value of 12 QCFpoints)• 303 Electrical installations: fault diagnosis andrectification (value of 9 QCF points)• 304 Electrical Installations: Inspection, Testing andCommissioning (value of 12 QCF points)• 305 Electrical Systems Design (value of 12 QCF points)• 308 Career awareness in building services engineering(value of 2 QCF points)Learn about the development and implementation ofmaintenance and fault diagnosis procedures on a rangeof electrical systems and the principles of operationof these systems in a practical and theoretical manner.There are opportunities to develop skills in the useand understanding of electrical and electronic test andmeasurement instruments. Assessment of achievementis a mixture of on-line, multiple choice assessments,practical work and written assignments.entry requirementsSuitable applicants will hold, or have the equivalent of,the Level 2 Diploma in Electrotechnical Technology.Consideration may be given to applicants that haveother qualifications at Level 2 in similar areas.future opportunitiesProgress to the HNC in building services or a suitableBTEC programme. In addition, successful candidatesmay apply for the BS7671: 2008 17th Edition WiringRegulations course.54 Leeds City College | Conostruction & Landbased 2013-14