Electrical & Electronic Engineering Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma

28252W1 | Pagefield Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:00 - 16:30 FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

By studying an Extended Diploma, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the engineering sector, this also include essential employability skills that can then be applied into real work contexts. Thisqualification allows students to develop the wide ranging knowledge, understanding and skills required for direct progression into a broad range of roles within the engineering sector.
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What will I study?

The course has been designed as a two year programm of study, enabling students to develop a substantial common core of knowledge, including Health and Safety, Engineering Principles, Engineering Projects, Product Design and Manufacture, Selecting and using PLC s, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Three phase motors, Calculus, Further Maths, MIcroprocessors and Electronic Circuit Design and Manufacture.

How long is the course?

Full time for two academic years

How will I be assessed?

By assignment and practical assessments.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subject graded 9-4 or equivalent including science, maths or English.

What can I progress onto?

Progressions from this course include University study, Higher Education or Degree/Advanced apprenticeship.

Other Information

You will be taught by a professional team of staff who will support you throughout your course. If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£8340.00 Yes Yes

Exam Fee

£243.00
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Electrical Engineers

Electrical engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, power stations, building control systems and other electrical products and systems.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

3.39%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£33,716
Entry
£51,748
Median
£77,845
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor the performance and safety of electrical assemblies and systems.
  • Ensures that manufacture, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and contractual arrangements.
  • Determines and specifies manufacturing methods of electrical systems.
  • Supervises, controls and monitors the operation of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems.
  • Conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in electrical engineering.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology Mathematics Computers and Electronics Design Physics English Language Production and Processing Telecommunications

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Learning Critical Thinking Mathematics Monitoring Science Learning Strategies Active Listening Writing Speaking
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Electronics Engineers

Electronics engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electronic motors, communications systems, microwave systems, and other electronic equipment.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

7.61%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£31,800
Entry
£52,747
Median
£79,348
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Tests, diagnoses faults and undertakes repair of electronic equipment.
  • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor performance and evaluate designs.
  • Determines and specifies appropriate production and/or installation methods and quality and safety standards.
  • Conceives and develops engineering designs from product ideas in electronics engineering.
  • Undertakes research and advises on all aspects of telecoms equipment, radar, telemetry and remote-control systems, data processing equipment, microwaves and other electronic equipment.

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics Engineering and Technology Design Mathematics Education and Training Physics English Language Telecommunications Production and Processing Administration and Management Customer and Personal Service Communications and Media

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Learning Mathematics Critical Thinking Active Listening Monitoring Learning Strategies Writing Speaking Science
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Electrical and Electronics Technicians

Electrical and electronics technicians perform a variety of miscellaneous technical support functions to assist with the design, development, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.

Requirements: Level 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE

Opportunities

5.09%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£20,063
Entry
£32,992
Median
£52,812
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Interprets and reviews technical drawings.
  • Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
  • Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
  • Plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system.
  • Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
  • Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology Computers and Electronics Design Mechanical Mathematics Telecommunications English Language Production and Processing Public Safety and Security

Skills

Mathematics Active Learning Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Learning Strategies Speaking Active Listening Monitoring Writing
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