Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship

Course

In Colchester

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Performing Engineering Operations training that was gained during your level 2 Apprenticeship will provide a foundation to your Advanced Apprenticeship.                     

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Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Sheepen Road, CO3 3LL

Start date

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About this course


Successful completion of a relevant level 2 qualification and 4 GSCEs (grades A* – C) including English, maths and science. Candidates should also have a strong interest in the area of engineering and have already completed an Apprenticeship in the chosen area of study. You will need to be dedicated and committed to your study and be responsible for your own learning. You will be required to attend an interview with the work based learning team and be asked to complete basic skills assessments in literacy and numeracy followed by a paper based trade assessment. Students...

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Team Training
  • Skills and Training
  • Trade

Course programme



The Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship course is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to become a successful employee within engineering manufacture. Learning through practical and theory sessions at the College is teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve the (VCQ) NVQ Level 3 in a specific trade or technical field.


Performing Engineering Operations training that was gained during your level 2 Apprenticeship will provide a foundation to your Advanced Apprenticeship.



What will I learn?
There is a choice of two Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship pathways:

  • Technician – involved in technical matters and problem-solving

  • Craft – skilled in practical trades including fabrication and welding


The VCQ (NVQ) Level 3 will relate to your specific trade, e.g. manufacturing, maintenance or design.


The course also includes:



  • Technical Support

  • Engineering Leadership


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 GSCEs (grades A* – C) including English, maths and science. Candidates should also have a strong interest in the area of engineering and have already completed an Apprenticeship in the chosen area of study. You will need to be dedicated and committed to your study and be responsible for your own learning. You will be required to attend an interview with the work based learning team and be asked to complete basic skills assessments in literacy and numeracy followed by a paper based trade assessment. Students on this course are required to be employed in a suitable work placement.



What next?

Higher education opportunities may include the HNC/HND in Engineering at Colchester Institute. Career pathways may include progression to team leader or supervisory 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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Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship

Price on request