Electronic Apprenticeship at Level 2 (EAL)

UPDATED 20150115 08:29:00

Qualifications gained are NVQ2 performing engineering operations Level 2 intermediate certificate in engineering and technology Functional skills at level 1 and 2. All electronics apprentices spend their first 2 years of training within the Skills Academy electronic workshop producing a number of electronic projects. These projects help to develop skills and knowledge in basic electronic theory, components, basic circuit design, circuit construction and reporting. Typical work within the first year Phase includes: Timer circuits Power supplies Logic circuits Typical work within the Second Phase includes: Production of Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) Test Instrumentation Surface Mount Technology (SMT) During In the first 2 years of the apprenticeship the apprentices must complete 6 PEO units, demonstrating planning, designing and construction skills developed. Throughout the apprenticeship there will be a variety of lectures to further electronic theory; these may be delivered by the instructors or the apprentices themselves. Lectures cover: Component recognition Component characteristics Circuit calculations Semi-conductor theory Fault finding techniques Once apprentices have achieved the PEO qualification, they will complete 2 years on site, to complete the NVQ level 3.

Course information

Name: Electronic Apprenticeship at Level 2 (EAL) Qualification title: NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is by a variety of methods but primarily as on the job assessment of competence. During the academy phase of training assessment of practical skills via work produced in our workshops; on-site competence assessment of complex 'real' work is undertaken. Examinations and assignments are used for theory qualifications. Awarding EMTA Awards Ltd Created 20100518 08:32:48 Updated 20150115 08:29:00

Entry requirements

All core equipment required is supplied by AWE e.g. PPE Equipment required All core equipment required is supplied by AWE e.g. PPE

Provider

AWE PLC
careers@awe.co.uk
0118 982 9000
http://www.awe.co.uk/careers/

Address

The Skills Academy, Building C9.1
Aldermaston Town: READING County:SOUTH EAST ENGLAND