Electrical Installation
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in construction, specifically in areas such as electric installation and maintenance, plumbing or heating, and includes 9 weeks minimum working with an employer on an industry placement.
All students will develop a general understanding of construction, including:
- health and safety
- the science behind building design, surveying and planning
- making accurate and appropriate measurements
- construction methods
- building regulations and standards
- data management and information standards in construction
- relationship management and customer service
- how the Internet of Things (IoT) impacts construction
- digital engineering techniques
- mathematical techniques to solve construction problems
- construction design principles and processes
- the construction industry and its role in the economy
- sustainability and the environmental impact of construction
- business, commerce and corporate social responsibility
They will also learn about topics specific to building services engineering, including:
- building technology principles
- building services engineering systems
- maintenance principles
- tools, equipment and materials
In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:
- electrical and electronic equipment engineering
We are proud to be working with the following employers to secure your placement:
- County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
- Fortify Electrical Services
- Gleeson Builders for Generations
- McVickers
- Mer Pure Energy from Statkraft
- Mercedes-Benz
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation
- Thomas Swan
