Engineering

The main course topics will be based on the following:

• Business systems for technicians
• Electrical and electronic principles
• Engineering design
• 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 a range of electronic laboratory equipment
• 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 electronic work.

GCSEs in English, Maths and a Science subject at grade C or above for recent school leavers.

The following may also be acceptable: BTEC First Certificate or Diploma, certain C&G qualifications, BTEC GNVQ Intermediate.

Continual assessment methods are used. These include assignments and project work .

This course is for WBTC apprentices only and you will require an enrolment code to be able to enrol online.