Advanced Selection Preferences

What do the levels mean?

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Level 7

Entry requirements:

Generally at least 4 GCSEs at A*-G (or equivalent), although some courses may require no formal qualifications. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

Level 1 qualifications

Progression:

Further courses at Level 1 or 2

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-D or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 2, NVQ Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Progression:

Level 3 course, Advanced Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-C (English and Maths preferred) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction Level. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 3 (and Extended Level 3), NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Progression:

Higher Education: Degree/HND/HNC, NVQ Level 4, Higher Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 3 qualification

Duration:

1 or 2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

HNC, CertHE, NVQ Level 4 or Higher Apprenticeship

Progression:

BTEC Level 5 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 4 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 5 Diploma, DipHE, NVQ Level 5, HND or Foundation Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 6 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 5 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BA (Honours) Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 7 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 6 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 7 Diploma

Progression:

Employment

Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.

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Intermediate Apprenticeship in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

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Who is the course suitable for?

This course is suitable for those seeking a career in the Refrigeration and/or Air Conditioning industries. Within your job role you will be responsible for completing the installation, assembly, fitting, testing, and de-commissioning of simple refrigeration and/or air conditioning systems. Candidates will either undertake the refrigeration route or the air conditioning route. The route you take will be discussed further at interview and with your tutor when the course commences.

What is required to join this course?

- 5 GCSEs grade A*-C including Maths and English or the equivalent
AND
- Successful college interview/assessment
- Employment in the RAC industry

What will I learn, how will I be assessed and what qualifications will I achieve?

You will have the opportunity to study:
- Install, test and maintain air conditioning and heat pump systems
- Install, test and maintain refrigeration systems
- Understand and carry out electrical work on RAC systems and components
- Understand air conditioning and heat pump system installation, testing and maintenance techniques
- Apply safe working practices in building services engineering working environment

How will the course be taught?

You will collect evidence from the workplace, and be observed in the workplace, by an assessor from the college. You will also study the underpinning knowledge, with practical assessments in the workshop, leading to a final test.

What are the career/progression opportunities?

- Further employment in the industry
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Progression within your career with further training into such job roles as Technician, Designer Estimator or Site/Workshop Supervisor/Manager

How to enrol and about reduced fees?

To enrol on a course, please drop in to our Admissions department at the main site, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, and one of our advisors will be pleased to help you. Alternatively you can telephone (023) 8091 1299.

Payment is accepted by cheque, credit or debit card at the time of enrolment.

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For further information telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit www.eastleigh.ac.uk