What You Will Study
The core component focuses on knowledge and understanding around:
- Fundamental Health and Safety practices associated with carrying out construction and BSE work
- Scientific principles related to construction activities
- The construction industry and careers within it
- Principles of sustainability and design, relevant to construction projects
- Information, data and principles of measurements
- Tools, equipment and materials used in BSE work
- Legislation, regulations and approved standards that apply to BSE systems
Within this specialism you will develop an understanding, skills and knowledge around:
- 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
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Install electrotechnical systems
- Commission electrotechnical systems
- Maintain electrotechnical systems
- Decommission electrotechnical systems
- How You Will Be Assessed
The core component will be assessed by two externally set exams covering knowledge from the building services engineering common core components with an employer set project.
The occupational specialism is assessed you will complete an occupational specific assignment that will incorporate both knowledge and practical skills for the specialism.
- Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 9–5, including English, Maths and Science.
- Further Study
This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed for working in the building services engineering industry, which will prepare you to enter the industry through employment or as an apprentice.
In addition, the completion of this qualification gives you the opportunity to progress onto Higher Education courses and training.
