Intermediate Apprenticeship in Landbased Engineering (W)

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Landbased Engineering

Course Length: Work-based delivery over a minimum* of 24 months, dependent on initial assessment. *Minimum durations apply for 16 – 18 year old. 19 + learners can apply for accredited prior learning which may reduce the duration.

Venue:
Employer's workplace

• Course Content
• How to Apply

This programme is suitable for those employed within the sector as service technicians or sports/ ground care technicians working on a wide range of specialist vehicles and machines used in farming, forestry, horticulture, ground care or sports facilities. You will play an important role in helping to keep equipment in good working order through planned maintenance as well as carrying out diagnostic and repair work when required.

Entry Criteria

Entry onto the apprenticeship is subject to a thorough initial assessment to clarify course appropriateness. Entrants must have the ability to achieve Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics and IT be able to cope with the Level 2 vocational qualification. Apprentices must have a contract of employment working for a minimum for 30 hours/week.

Venue

Work-based with college attendance for six, one week blocks over each of the two years (12 weeks attendance in all). Up to three weeks extra attendance may be required for functional skills

Programme Structure

The Apprenticeship is made up of a number of different nationally recognised qualifications:

Combined Competence and Knowledge Qualification:

· Level 2 Edexcel Diploma in Workbased Landbased Engineering (click here for details)

Learners can choose from the following pathways, Agricultural or Ground Care

Functional Skills:

• Level 1 English
• Level 1 Mathematics
• Level 1 ICT

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

· Delivered and assessed through a workbook

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

· Assessment and recognition through a Record of Achievement

Additional Employer Requirements:

· First Aid Certificate

Progression:

Apprentices successfully completing the Intermediate Apprenticeship have opportunities to progress within the industry by continuing onto the Advanced Apprenticeship or other Further Education courses.

Possible Careers/jobs

Typical jobs apprentices will be able to progress onto on completion of the Intermediate Apprenticeship will depend on the qualifications and experience gained, but could include: service engineer, service foreman, technical representative, workshop manager, sales engineer.

To apply for this course, complete the Workbased Application Form.
Additional printed copies are available from Workbased Learning:
Tel: 01995 642294 E-mail: wbapplications@myerscough.ac.uk
Please return the completed application form to Workbased Learning, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RY Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.