Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Course Team Leader: Rogers, Peter

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Engineering

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: It is necessary for the off the job training for this day release programme to be supported in company to enable the trainee to develop the skills required.

Study Hours: 8
Nº of Weeks:38

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: Once the course is completed, the trainee can then progress to an HNC, and from this onto an HND and then through to a Degree in Engineering.

Careers Progression: The programme is designed to extend both the practical and theoretical knowledge of the trainee, providing them with the skills required for industry or to enable them to progress onto higher level co

Course Description:
For Apprentices or adults wishing to progress further in the Mechanical Production industry. It is necessary for the off the job training for the programme to be supported in company to enable the trainee to develop the required skills.

Description Breakdown:
This course underpins the Advanced Apprenticeship programme at Level 3 but can also be a stand alone programme for mature trainees. 8 Units must be completed for the full award, they are Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety, Organisational Efficiency and Improvement
Computer Aided Design. CNC Programming/ Machining Mechanical Engineering Principles,Advanced Manufacture Techniques, Advanced Turning,Advanced Milling.The first 2 units are core with the remainder being skills specific.There is one multi-choice external exam covering the 2 core units & then on programme assessment, in either multi-choice format or short answer questions. Practical elements specific are tested through â€-skills tests†in the college workshops.

Assessment Description: Exams and Continuous

Nº Places Available: 10

Qualification: EAL Diploma

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 500

Additional Costs: There will be a cost to mature trainees of £1035.34 plus materials fee and registration fee.

Additional Costs Total: 0

Work Placement Freq: 1 day a week

Days Times: Tuesday