It is anticipated that students attending a day-release course, whilst being employed, would achieve Level 2 in approximately two years and Level 3 by the end of the fourth year.

The content of the course aims to provide the trainee with the skill and knowledge to obtain all the relevant NVQ assessments. There are no formal examinations as each Unit of assignment is assessed against an industrial criteria. Each NVQ is made up of Units all of which have to be passed to qualify for a NVQ Certificate.

Course Content: NVQ Level 2

• Plan and prepare to meet customers identified needs for routine maintenance.
• Deactivate/reactivate systems and test systems for operation.
• Maintain system components for optimum performance.
• Maintain the safe working environment.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
  
  

NVQ Level 3

• Plan to rectify/modify systems to meet customers requirements.
• Decommission and re-commission systems.
• Rectify system failure and modify systems to meet customer requirements.
• Contribute to quality developments and improvement of products and
  service
  
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College: Croydon College

Costs: All College Fees, NVQ Registration and allied costs are met by GBCT
from Government Funding under the Jobskills/Modern Apprenticeship
Schemes.

Progress: GBCT Training Adviser will carry out at least two Progress Visits at College
and three on Site annually. A written report will be given to the Trainee
with a copy to the employer.