Electrical/Electronic Engineering and the Space Industry

L2 Level 2
Full Time
2 September 2027 — 24 June 2028
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

This Engineering EAL Diploma will suit anyone who is looking for a career in Engineering or in a Space related field. It allows you to learn the basics and try your hand at different trades and careers linked to both engineering and the space industry, to help you find out what you enjoy and what suits you most. You will gain the opportunity to experience mechatronics, electrical, electronic engineering, sustainability and engineering project management. On this course there are range of practical and theory sessions. You will gain an industry recognised Engineering qualification and you will have the opportunity to participate in space related industry visits.

What you will study

You will study Engineering Environmental Awareness, Engineering Techniques, Engineering Maths and Science, Project Management, CAD and Sustainability. You will be working with Rasberry Pi, Arduinos, Lidar and LoraWan.

Entry requirements

You’ll need: 4 GCSEs at grades A*–D, or a Level 1 Diploma in Engineering with a Merit or higher Grade C or above in GCSE English or Welsh, or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Communication Grade C or above in GCSE Maths, or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy

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

2 September 2027

End date

24 June 2028

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

EECC2F50
L2

Qualification

Electrical/Electronic Engineering and the Space Industry

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Automotive Centre,
City Centre Campus,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE