In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
The Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to work in the electrotechnical industry.
You'll learn about underlying principles of electrotechnology, health and safety and effective working practices. You'll also gain skills and knowledge in a specialist area - such as electrical maintenance, installing instrumentation or highway electrical systems.
It helps you gain the underlying knowledge to progress onto an electrotechnical NVQ.
Who are they for?
A Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology is for anyone interested in a career in the Electrotechnical industry. You might be working in the area already, but you don't need a work placement to take the qualification.
You can take the qualification as part of an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship.
Why choose City & Guilds?
A City & Guilds qualification is proof that you have the right skills to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.
City & Guilds qualifications are engaging and rewarding, and can lead to a whole range of fulfilling careers - including many of the UK's happiest professions.
Fast facts
| Qual. number: | 2330 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Vocational |
| Level: | 2 and 3 |
| TBC | |
| Duration: | TBC |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 31/12/2010 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
- How will I learn and be assessed?
To get a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) you learn with your training provider - maybe through practical sessions, group discussions or assignments.
VRQs are usually assessed by your training provider using assignments, practical task, exams or online tests.
For the Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology you'll do assignments and a multiple-choice test.
- Which level is right for me?
Level 2
You want to learn the basics of electrotechnical principles and practice to help start off your career. You might be doing or planning to do an Apprenticeship or want to progress to a Level 2 NVQ.Level 3
You have a good understanding of basic electrotechnical principles and want develop your skills. You might be doing an Apprenticeship or want to progress to a Level 3 NVQ. - How long do they take?
Guided learning hours
Guided learning hours are the hours you spend learning with your training provider or on your own. The guided learning hours for this qualification are:- Level 2: 500 hours
- Level 3: 250 hours.
- What jobs could they lead to?
The Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology could in combination with an NVQ help you get a job like:
- electrical engineer
- electrical technician
- electrician.
After taking those qualifications you could in combination with move on to an NVQ Level 3.
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
To deliver a Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) you'll need to provide your learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification. You will need qualified internal assessors.
For the Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology learners do assignments and a multiple-choice test.
To find all the requirements for assessment and delivery, download the course handbooks from the key documents section.
- What resources do we need?
In order to offer the Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology, you will need:
- suitably qualified staff to carry out training and assessment
- suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.
Full details are contained within the qualification handbook.
- How can we get approval to offer them?
New to City & Guilds?
First become a centre - then you can apply for qualification approval.Already a centre?
Download and complete the qualification approval form (PDF) and send it to your local City & Guilds office. - Are there any learner eligibility requirements?
Anyone can take this qualification, but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.
- Do these qualifications replace any others?
No, this qualification doesn't directly replace any others.
e-learning support
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Online assessment available (GOLA) What is this?
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Online tutor and learning support available (SmartScreen) What is this?
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