Engineering - Level 3 Engineering Manufacture Advanced Apprenticeship Apprenticeships

Engineering Level 3 Engineering Manufacture Advanced Apprenticeship Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Rugby Sep-2016 Various TBA £N/A 2Year(s) What will I study?

The Engineering Manufacture framework at level 3 is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and competence requirements to operate at craft or technician level as appropriate within your employment sector.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme you may progress on Higher Education depending on your employer's needs.

Training and assessment will take place at College during your first year (this may involve full time or part time college attendance) followed in the second subsequent year by college based day release.  Your will also undertake work based training, as appropriate, throughout the length of your apprenticeship programme.

As an apprentice you are required to achieve the following competence and knowledge based qualifications to ensure that you build a rounded set of skills.

Competence qualification

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in a relevant engineering pathway.

Knowledge qualification

Level 3 Technical Diploma

Apprentices must complete or have completed the following transferable Functional Skills, English, Mathematics and ICT at Level 2.

Employee Responsibilities and Rights (ERR) Level 2.

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) Level 2.

What modules are covered?

Level 3 Technical Diplomas currently offered:

Level 3 City and Guilds 2850 Diploma in engineering.  There are three possible options offered.

1. Maintenance, Installation and Commissioning (2850-33)

https://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/courses/search_results/course_details.aspx?Id=11843

2. Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (2850-34)

https://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/courses/search_results/course_details.aspx?Id=22721

3. Fabrication and Welding (2850-32)

https://www.warkscol.ac.uk/services/Courses/Edit.aspx?Id=12118

Or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.

https://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/courses/search_results/course_details.aspx?Id=13824

What qualifications will I get?

A full Semta Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Certificate

How will I be assessed?

The College based qualifications will be achieved by either successful completion of assignments, online exams, practical workshop tests or by portfolios of work.

Exemption from some of the Functional skills is given for suitable GCSE grades.

The NVQ 3 Extended Diploma qualification is achieved in the workplace by portfolio evidence coupled with assessment of competence by an approved assessor

What is the entry process?

Suitable employment before your Apprenticeship can begin.

To register your application via the 'Register here' button.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Not applicable

To be an Apprentice you must have suitable employment before  your Apprenticeship can begin. Completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship, or 3-5 GCSE's at Grade A-C including English, Maths and Science (Employers may require higher GCSE grades).

You will be fully employed by your company in a real job and receive a salary or wage from day one. A Level 3 apprenticeship typically takes 3-4 years to complete. There are no age limits as to who can be an apprentice, but the level of government funding does vary according to your age and the size of your Employer, 16-18 is currently fully funded, any contributions by the employer for other age groups will vary according to funding arrangements. Apprenticeships are the main route into careers for school leavers.

Most employers now recruit their future technical and craft specialists into apprenticeship positions to give them the best possible start and enable them to become valuable members of their company's team as soon as possible. Undertaking an apprenticeship will give you a structured career development programme, that is fully supported by the engineering industry. It will ensure you gain the skills, experience and qualifications you need to progress in your chosen engineering occupation.

What else do I need to know?

Need more information? See links below

National Apprenticeship website with lots of general information about apprenticeships, lots of FAQ's http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Sector Skills Council's (SEMTA) engineering apprenticeship specific website - http://www.semta.co.uk

Awarding Bodies (EAL) engineering apprenticeship specific website - http://www.eal.org.uk

Warwickshire College Apprenticeship website - https://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeship.aspx

 

What can I do after this course?

There are progression routes leading on from an Advanced Apprenticeship, please call the Apprenticeship Team on 01926 884940 or email info@warkscol.ac.uk

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC12044

Fees

* Apprentices are employees of a company and will receive a wage. Companies employing apprentices under 19yrs do not pay a fee. For apprentices aged 19+ a contribution from the employer is required. Please contact 0300 45 600 46 for more fee information.

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

We are one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with six unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.