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This course aims to equip new and existing personnel working in the electronics field with the necessary skills required by a technician.
The course provides a good background in technical engineering, it supports underpinning knowledge for NVQs at Level 3 and is a recognised technical certificate for the advanced apprenticeship (Level 3).
The main course topics will be based on the following:
Business systems for technicians
Electrical and electronic principles
Further electronics
Electronic measurement and test
Microelectronics
Mathematics
Project
Communications for technicians
Principles and applications of electronic devices and circuits
After completing this course you should be able to:
Demonstrate your understanding of basic electrical and electronic principles
Use electronic software packages
Make accurate measurements of circuit parameters
Demonstrate fault finding skills on electronic circuits and equipment
Demonstrate competency in problem solving
Report clearly and concisely on your electrical work.
This course is only for those that work at AWE. GCSEs in English, Math's and a Science subject at grade C or 4 for recent school leavers.
Continual assessment methods are used. These include assignments and project work.
The course offers progression to the HNC and is a recognised means of career progression within the engineering industry.
This course is only for those that work at AWE and to apply it must via the Academy at AWE.
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