Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Design and Development) Level 3 T Level Full-time (FEME)

This course is great for beginners in the electrical industry. It covers essential skills like safety, electrical science, installation, and technology. This two-year course includes 45 days of industry placement. You'll learn design methods, use of tools and materials, create and test electrical models, and understand symbols and conventions.

• Mechatronics
• Business, commercial and financial awareness
• Continuous improvement
• Engineering and manufacturing control systems
• Essential Mathematics for Engineering and Manufacturing
• Health and safety principles and coverage
• Professional responsibilities, attitudes and behaviours
• Quality management
• Electrical and electronic principles
• Mechanical principles
• Project and programme management
• Design methodologies and processes
• Minimum of 45-day industry placement

Two externally set exams covering knowledge from the engineering common core.

An employer-set project that will consist of a well-defined, real industry-style brief. The brief will be complex and non-routine and will require the use of relevant Maths, English and digital skills. The brief will give you the chance to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the core content and your core skills to solve problems that could occur in the work place.

An occupational specialism assessment which is composed of a series of practical tasks relating to the specialism at hand. This will take place over a period of time, which will be confirmed when you start your course. By nature of the considerable practical elements, the tasks will generate significant evidence and you will be assessed by an Internal Assessor.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including including English Language, Science and Maths.

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