Marine Engineering

Course Content

Award:
Advanced Apprenticeship

What's it all about?:
Do you love the sea and anything to do with it? Do you enjoy taking things apart to discover how they work? Are you interested in science and technology? As a marine engineer you will also need to be careful, responsible, safety conscious and a good team worker too.

Entry Requirements:
Entry is via an initial assessment at the Work-based Learning Department.

Duration: Four years Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

Advanced Apprenticeships are for learners employed as an Apprentice by a local company. Funding is guaranteed by the Government for the training, with priority being given to learners starting aged 16 to 18 years. We can assist with matching learners to employers.

The course content will include:
• NVQ Level 2 in Permforming Engineering Operations, NVQ Level 3 in Marine Engineering
• Key Skills: Communication, Application of Number, IT, Improve Own Learning and Performance, Working With Others all at Level 2.
• Technical Certificates: 6983 Applying Engineering Principles Level 2, 2800 Applying Engineering Principles Level 3
• ERR - Employers Rights and Responsibilities.

When can I study?:
Block release, various days and times

Are there any exams?:
Assessment is continuous, both on and off the job.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
Various

End Date:
Four years. Two years if you have successfully completed an Apprenticeship.

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Various

Course Fees:
If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Instalments:

Material Fees:
If you are aged 16-19, due to Government funding, fees are not applicable.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
AP3

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.