Engineering Technologies (Introduction)

L1 Level 1
Full Time
1 September 2025 — 19 June 2026
Barry Campus

About this course

If you are keen to pursue a career in engineering, then our Electronic Engineering Level 1 course is a great place to start! This programme provides a background into Electronic Systems, and will develop the necessary skills and knowledge required to continue onto the progression routes at the college, and eventually achieve success within the industry. 

What you will study

Studying in the College's specialist facilities and industry specific workshops, pupils will work alongside qualified and experienced staff to achieve an industry recognised qualification.
On this course, students will study the Mechanical and Electrical Skills NVQ Level 1 or equivalent.

Entry requirements

Applicants would benefit from achieving 3 GCSEs Grades D-F. Alternatively, applicants will be considered based on interview and a satisfactory skills scan, with a desire and commitment to complete the course they would wish to study. Successful candidates will require PPE for this course, including steel toe cap boots and overalls.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2025

End date

19 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

Barry Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

EECR1F10
L1

Qualification

Engineering Technologies (Introduction)

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What our students say
Engineering

I’ve really enjoyed the practical sessions on this course; and the facilities are great as they have you need here to prepare you for future employment.

Kieran Devine
Former Level 3 Electrical Engineering student

Career prospects & further study

75,000

There are over 75,000 currently working across Cardiff Capital Region in Engineering and Electronic Engineering. The average wage for those working in the industry is £33,000. (Lightcast 2022).

Successful candidates will have the option to progress onto a full time Level 2 course of their chosen Engineering pathway (Electronic / Mechanical).

Locations

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ