Electronic Engineering, Robotics and Cyber Security

L2 Level 2
Full Time
2 September 2024 — 20 June 2025
Barry Campus

About this course

This qualification mixes disciplines that normally reside in Information Technology, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical and Science sectors.
Aimed predominantly at learners interested in both computing and engineering who prefer a practical way of learning. It is designed to give the learner the practical skills and understanding to take them to their next level of study within the engineering and computing disciplines.

What you will study

This qualification provides the opportunity for the learner to take a hands-on approach to developing knowledge and understanding of a range of disciplines such as Electronics, Automation, Microprocessors, Networking, Cyber or manufacturing processes, such as 3D printing. 

Entry requirements

Suitable candidates must have 4 GCSEs Grade A* - D to include Maths A* - C (or equivalent) and English A*-D.

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 2024

End date

20 June 2025

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

Barry Campus
Maps & directions

Course code

ERCR2F01
L2

Qualification

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Applied STEM for Digital Engineering

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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).

Learners can progress to the L3 Enhanced provision to continue their journey into the rapidly growing requirement for a future in advanced digital technologies across a range of industry sectors.  Alternatively, you could chose to specialise in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering or IT related disciplines at L3, L4 and beyond.

The most recent skills survey for the region reports that 73% of respondents with Advanced Materials and Manufacturing sector face a skills shortage to enable them to make use of innovative high value added products within aerospace, automotive, pharma, compound semiconductor, transport engineering and specialist engineering such as smart manufacturing and renewable energies. 

Locations

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ