Construction - Electrical

The course is for people within the Building Services industry (Electrical) who have completed level 3 within Electrical and want to continue their education through applied learning and wish to pursue or advance their career in building services or construction. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of building Services, the course will re-enforce students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training. The course is for students with a clear line of sight of progression to HND Level 5 and to a degree Level 6, as well as to gain the skill for work readiness in the construction sector.

The course duration is 1-year Full Time, 2 years Part Time and will cover the following units:

Mandatory units:

Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
To analyse scenarios, make decisions and produce drawings and specifications to achieve appropriate, creative and innovative home design proposals.
Unit 4: The Construction Environment
Explore the make-up and the impact of the construction industry on the environment and society. Gain awareness of individuals and organisations in the construction sector and how they work together, while maintaining economic sustainability and growth.
Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information
Develop your skills needed to produce accurate and consistent construction information using industry-standard software.
Unit 18: Principles of Electrical Design & Installation
To support understanding of electrical machines, distribution of electric energy and lighting design basics while developing skills to design simple electrical and lighting installations in compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
Unit 22: Scientific Principles for Building Services
To cover scientific principles and mathematical concepts necessary to design and specify building services plant and equipment.

Selected optional:
Unit 2: Construction Technology
Covers technological concepts used to enable the construction of building by understanding the functional characteristics and design considerations.
Unit 8: Mathematics for Construction
To make material choices alongside considering the environmental impact, sustainability, H&S awareness, and the legislative requirements using calculations.
Unit 12: Tender & Procurement
Provide students with the knowledge to select a procurement route and an appropriate tendering method in the awarding of a project to a main contractor.

The course is assessed using written assignments, design projects, practical tasks, simulation, posters, logbooks and presentations and tests. All the assignments are 100% assessed and marked internally by the College. Assignments covered the theory and the practical elements of the course.