Engineering Maintenance ( Mechanical / Electrical ) Advanced Apprenticeship

This course is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to become a successful employee within the mechanical and electrical engineering maintenance and installation industries.

What will I learn?
Core Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Maintenance Advanced Apprenticeship units:

• Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements


• Using Engineering Drawings and Documents


• Working Efficiently and Effectively


• Handing over and Confirming Completion of Maintenance Activities


• Carrying out Fault Diagnosis on Mechanical Equipment


• Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Optional units:

• Restoring Mechanical Components to Usable Condition by Repair


• Producing Replacement Components for Maintenance Activities


• Carrying out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Mechanical Equipment


• Carrying out Condition Monitoring of Plant and Equipment


• Assisting in the Installation of Mechanical Equipment

As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills/GCSEs in English and maths, plus ICT.

What are the entry requirements?

Successful completion of a relevant level 2 qualification and 4 GCSEs (grades A* – C), or equivalent, including English, maths or science.

What next?

Higher education opportunities may include the HNC/HND in Engineering at Colchester Institute. Career pathways may include progression within maintenance technician roles

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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