| Area: | ENGINEERING |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme: | ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING |
| NVQ Level: | Levels 2 and 3 |
| Duration: | From 52 - 130 weeks depending upon Strand of Programme |
| Study Mode: | On the job / Off the job Day / Block Release |
| Start Details: | Throughout the year |
| Qualifications: | NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electronic Engineering Technical Certificate Construction Skills Registration Scheme Health & Safety Certificate |
| Venue: | 200 Springfield Road, Belfast |
| Description: | Electronic Engineers research, design and develop products that use electronics, for example, telecommunications systems, computers, lasers, satellites systems, radar and television. |
| Personal Qualities: | Electronic Engineers need to have technical ability and good computer skills, to be willing to keep up to date with any advances in technology, to be able to work as part of a team, to have good communication skills for writing technical reports and liaising with other staff, good organisational skills to plan and co-ordinate resources, the ability to pay close attention to detail, to have an understanding of electrical health and safety regulations, an analytical and logical mind to help with solving problems, to remain calm under pressure working to deadlines, to be willing to take on responsibility, to lead and motivate others. Your colour vision may need to be tested. |
| Timescale: | 3 days (21 hours) off the job when not in placement. 3 days (21 hours) off the job plus 1 further day when in placement. |
| Fees: | Not applicable |
| Related Careers: | Electrical Engineering |
