Engineering

L1 Level 1
Full Time
4 September 2023 — 28 June 2024
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.

Course fee per year

Registration Fee Payable on Enrolment: £0.00

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.

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

4 September 2023

End date

28 June 2024

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

Barry Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

EECR1F10
L1

Qualification

EAL Level 1 Diploma In Engineering Technologies

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What our students say

Studying here is great – there’s excellent mentorship and support plus it’s a very diverse place to learn. I look back to last year and I never thought I’d have the skills or confidence I have now. If you’re a young person looking to sign up to this course, I would highly recommend it. It’s the best thing I’ve done career-wise.

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Career prospects & further study

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

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Locations

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ