Building Services Engineering for Construction: T Level (Technical qualification): Electrotechnical Engineering

Course overview

This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed to work in the building services engineering industry. It will prepare you to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice.

This two-year course has been developed in collaboration with leading employers, is aimed at students aged 16-18-years, and combines College-based studies in our dedicated Science, Technologies, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre along with a minimum of a 45 day industry placement.

During this time, you will study a range of topics including core content that has been designed to give you a breadth of knowledge and skills for which you can apply in a variety of contexts related to the industry. Together with an employer-based project, the completion of this course will give you the opportunity to progress onto a Higher Education course, training or employment.

Course content

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Health and safety practices associated with carrying out electrotechnical systems engineering
• Installation methods and termination of connections
• Systems and products used in electrotechnical engineering
• Analysing and using information to and from electrotechnical systems
• Removal processes as part of system decommissioning

You may be introduced to this specialism by asking questions such as:

• Who are the key stakeholders that may be involved with electrotechnical system installation and maintenance?
• How are electrotechnical systems checked and tested?
• When are different circuit types used in electrotechnical systems?

This specialist course will also allow you to enhance your broader skills in literacy and numeracy, develop transferable skills in communication (working with real colleagues, customers and clients) and undertake research and live project development work.

Whilst engaging with specialist tutors, support staff and work placements co-ordinators, you will also be required to complete an industry placement of at least 45 days. This will provide the much-needed real-world experience needed to succeed in this industry.