Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Level 3

This is a three year Engineering Apprenticeship Programme for employed people aged 16+ who have recently started or are about to start working in an engineering environment and aim to achieve a recognised sector skills qualification. This programme is fully funded for 16-18 year olds, and partially funded for the 19+ age group.

Advanced Apprenticeships are available in:
• Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
• Engineering Maintenance
• Electrical and Electronic Servicing
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Technical Support
• Engineering Toolmaking
• Installation & Commissioning

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP FRAMEWORK:

This framework is made up of the following components. In order to be successful you must complete and achieve all elements.

Initial Engineering Training - this part of the Apprenticeship is carried out in a training centre or college, it is very practical and is an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Performing Engineering Operations. You will need to complete 3 units for this part of the programme. There is a variable skills pathway available.

Main NVQ/developmental stage training - the qualification is made up of units, usually 3 mandatory units and a choice of pathway units at Level 3.

Technical Diploma - Level 3
• Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering & Technology (Machining)
• EAL Level 3 Progressive Diploma in Engineering & Technology (Maintenance)

Functional Skills - Engineering frameworks include 3 Functional Skills at Level 2:
• Mathematics
• English
• ICT

Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

You will require: overalls, safety boots, ring binder/subject dividers, pens, drawing instruments, Zeus book and a scientific calculator.