Advanced Apprenticeship in Land-based Engineering (W)

Advanced Apprenticeship in Land-based Engineering

Course Length: Work-based delivery over a minimum* of 15 months, dependant on initial assessment.

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Click to Apply: Advanced Apprenticeship in Landbased Engineering Operations

This programme is suitable for those employed within the sector as an independent technician, workshop supervisors or demonstrator. A good understanding of workshop parts, products or equipment is required and good supervisory and customer service skills.

Venue

Work based with college attendance for eight, one week blocks over one year. Up to three weeks extra attendance may be required for functional skills.

Entry Criteria

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Land-based Engineering or level 2 Diploma in Work-based Land based Engineering is required and entry is subject to a thorough initial assessment to clarify course appropriateness. Entrants must have the ability to achieve Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics and IT and be able to cope with the Level 3 vocational qualification. Apprentices must have a contract of employment working for a minimum for 30 hours/week.

Programme Structure

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

Combined Competence and Knowledge Qualification:

Level 3 Edexcel Diploma in Work based Land-based Engineering Operations.

Learners can choose from Agricultural or Ground Care pathways

Functional Skills:

Level 2 English

Level 2 Mathematics

Level 2 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 Qualification Requirements:

Safe use of Abrasive Wheels

Progression

Apprentices successfully completing the Advanced Apprenticeship have the opportunity to progress within the industry by progressing to Higher Education Courses such as Foundation Degree or Degree (BSc).

Possible Careers/ Jobs

Apprentices looking to progress in their employment from the Advanced Apprenticeship may be able to work towards managerial positions. Progression may depend on the qualifications and experience an individual possesses.

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.