Duration: 32 Months

Start Day/Time:

Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.

Qualification: NVQ Level 3

Awarded by: EAL

Introduction:

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16 - 24* looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college just one day a week.

An Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of engineering related activities. You will be working in a workshop environment where your duties could encompass many areas of the work such as fabrication, assembly, welding and machining. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff from College Apprenticeships Training will find you an employer and a place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon work placements being available.

Apprenticeships are a great option for school leavers who want to get straight onto the career ladder. An Apprenticeship is equivalent to 5 GCSE's.

* Please note priority is given to applicants under 19 years of age. Due to funding arrangements, places maybe limited for 19-24 year olds.

Entry Requirements:

Candidates for the advanced apprenticeship will require GCSE's in English, maths and a Science based subject at grades A to D. They will also be required to have completed an engineering NVQ level 2. All applicants for advanced apprenticeship training will be required to attend an assessment and interview.

Course Details:

To gain the Advanced Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3, Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
• BTEC National Award level 3 or BTEC National Certificate level 3

Key Skills in;

• Application of Number Level 2
• Communication Level 2
• ICT Level 2
• Working with Others level 2
• Improving own Learning level 2
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights (a workbook to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an employee and those of your employer)

The NVQ qualification is work-related and will relate specifically to your job role. Mandatory units include:

• MME/001 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
• MME/002 Using and interpreting engineering drawings and documents
• MME/003 Work efficiently and effectively in engineering

Course Assessment:

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. Some of the assessment will take place in the workplace, plus you will take some external tests/examinations for key skills (if required) and technical certificate. Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Apprenticeship on time.

Course Progression:

On successful completion of this Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Level 3). You could also progress in your chosen career onto Higher Education HNC/HND in Production Engineering Management or Engineering Design

Cost: