Advanced Digital Technology Technician (EAL)

Course Overview

This course is deigned to explore the world of digital technology including analysing and creating solutions with real industrial partners to real life engineering problems. The students who enrol on this learning program will be looking to achieve a placement on an advanced modern apprenticeship program.

Modules studied will include:

Radio and radar
Audio visual solutions
Computer systems
Home digital integration
Industrial electronics
Business
Essential skills
Digital electronics
Microprocessor systems

Duration:One year | Qualification: Diploma | Level: Level 3

Delivery

The course is delivered with a blend of practical and theory with the majority of the teaching and learning in a practical environment.

Assessment is throughout the learning program with regular modular assessments. During this course the students are encouraged and supported to find a work placement for one day a week throughout the duration of the course. This has proven to foster excellent relationships with industry that often can develop into employment. The course is four days a week in college and one day a week with an employer.

Requirements

Entry to this qualification will be a Level 2 Vocational Electronics qualification or an A level in Electronics.

Progression

This course is designed to support students into the job market via an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship. However it is possible to enter Higher Education with this qualification.

Additional Information

There is a requirement to have learning equipment such as:

Paper
Pens
Calculator
Geometry set
Memory stick

For the practical elements including work experience students will have to supply protective footwear.

There is also a trip for Level 3 students to a digital technology environment that may need a small financial contribution.

Contact:Digital Technology Team 01792 284213