Course Details
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SVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (Modern Apprentice)

SCQF Level 6

This course is part of an electrical apprenticeship programme. Over 4–5 years, you will build on your experience in the workplace by applying the progressional skills you will learn in College.

What You Study

  • Domestic/Industrial Wiring Systems
  • Sockets
  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • MIMS (Mineral Insulated Metal Sheath) Soft Skin Flame Retardant Cables
  • Door Entry Systems
  • Intruder Alarm
  • Erection/Fabrication of Wiring Enclosure Conduit, Cabletray and Trunking
  • PVCSWA Cables
  • Wiring Regulations
  • Communication Relating to Construction Site Personnel

Duration and Attendance

  • Year 1 – Block Release
  • Years 2 and 3 – Block Release and Distance Learning

Entry Requirements

  • 4 Standard Grades including Maths or Science/Technology subject

AND

  • Applicants must be in relevant employment
  • On-site assessment is required as evidence of student's practical ability
  • Candidates must pass a pre-entry test to go forward to employer interviews

Further Study

  • City and Guilds 'C' Course 236
  • City and Guilds 2391-10 Inspection, Testing and Certification (all electrical work including Periodic Inspection Reports)
  • City and Guilds 2391-20 Erection and Design
  • City and Guilds 2392-10 Inspection, Testing and Certification Initial Verification (new work only)
  • HNC Electrical Engineering

Career Opportunities

  • Electrician or Approved Electrician grading within the Contracting Industry
  • Self Employment
  • Electrical Contractor Estimator/Design Work
  • Intruder/Fire Detection Installer

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Block Release 1st Year 27 Aug 2012 10 May 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Block Release 2nd Year 24 Sep 2012 31 May 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Block Release 1st Year 01 Oct 2012 07 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Block Release 3rd Year 10 Jun 2013 21 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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