Electrotechnical Engineering – T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction

Course information

This T Level in Electrotechnical Engineering is a 2-year qualification that you can study after GCSEs. The course has been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the skills you need to enter the workforce in a Electrotechnical Engineering role within the Building Services Engineering Sector.

This T level is equivalent to three A Levels at A* and is recognised by higher education providers if you wish to continue studying after successful completion.

You will spend 80% of your time at college in high quality classrooms and workshops, and 20% (315 hours) of your time will be on a work placement with an employer.

When you complete your T Level, you will get a nationally recognised certification which will include:

• an overall grade for the T Level, shown as pass, merit, distinction or distinction*
• a separate grade for the core component, using A* to E
• a separate grade for each occupational specialism, shown as pass, merit or distinction
• statements confirming completion of industry placements

It will also give details of what you learned on the course to help you move into skilled employment, a higher apprenticeship or Degree.

What You Will Learn

To achieve the T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction - Electrotechnical Engineering pathway, you must complete the two components of the technical qualification. These are known as the core component and the occupational specialism.

Occupational Specialism

The purpose of this specialism is for learners to know and undertake fundamental electrotechnical systems engineering processes and procedures.

On completion of this specialism, you will be able to

• Install electrotechnical systems
• Commission electrotechnical systems
• Maintain electrotechnical systems
• Decommission electrotechnical systems

Core Component

This component focuses on the knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories and principles relevant to Onsite Construction and Building Services Engineering.

• Fundamental health and safety practices.
• Scientific principles related to construction activities.
• The construction industry and careers within it.
• Principles of sustainability and design.
• Information, data and principles of measurement.
• Tools, equipment and materials used in BSE work.
• Legislation, regulations and approved standards that apply to BSE systems.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers
• Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English at GCSE Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2.

Grade 4 in Maths, English, Science and one other subject

Work Experience

Industry placements must last for a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days).

Assessment

• Two externally set exams covering knowledge from the building services engineering core (component 350)
• One employer-set project covering knowledge and skills from the building services engineering core (component 350)
• A series of practical assessments for the occupational specialism Electrotechnical Engineering

What will my course look like?

• 4 days a week at College - Camborne Campus
• Site visits, guest speakers, industry event trips
• A minimum of 315 hours in an industry placement

Progression

Learners who achieve this qualification will be able to progress either straight in to employment within the sector, on to a Higher Apprenticeship or in to a University degree level course.

Cornwall College Camborne

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