Pre-Apprenticeship Mechanical Maintenance & Machining Level 1

Engineering

Pre-Apprenticeship Mechanical Maintenance & Machining Level 1 (C3157P)

What are the Course Details?
This course is for young people who want a career as a Maintenance Fitter or a Machinist. Learners will work towards the skills and knowledge needed so they will be ready to start an Apprenticeship.

Is the Course for Me?
This course is an ideal first step for learners looking at a career in the field of Mechanical Maintenance or Production.


What are the Entry Requirements?
Applicants should have, or expect to gain, a minimum of three GCSEs (incl. Maths and Science) at Grade D or above.
With three GCSE's at Grade C or better you could start on the Pre-Apprenticeship Level 2 Mechanical Maintenance course.

What will I Learn?
Areas of study include:
NVQ1 Performing Engineering Operations (Practical) with the following units:

• Making Mechanical Components Using Hand Tools
• Engineering Machining
• Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
• Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
• Using and Communicating Technical Information

Foundation Certificate in Engineering with the following units:

• Mathematics in Engineering
• Mechanical Science
• Working Safely in Engineering Environments
• Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance
• Understanding Machining and Materials

Learners will also study Functional Skills in IT, Communication & Application of Number.

How will I Learn?
The course is mostly practical work and is carried out in the workshops at the ETEC Centre. The ETEC facility is equipped with extensive mechanical and IT resources.
Work consists of a series of practical tasks with underpinning knowledge, ensuring that a range of necessary skills are developed throughout the course.
Please note, learners must provide overalls and protective footwear (not trainers) for the workshop, along with standard stationery equipment.

How will I be Assessed?
The practical tasks that are part of this course will be tracked and built into a portfolio of evidence. Underpinning knowledge will be assessed with written and oral questioning. There will be tests, online and multi-choice, as part of the Foundation Certificate and Functional Skills elements of this course.

What Enrichments are Available?
Learners will have access to various activities within the College to develop and broaden their experience of College life.

Are there any Trips or Visits?
Trips and visits do not form a part of this course but learners are encouraged to take part in enrichment activities.

Is there any Work Experience?
The timetable allows for some industrial placement / work experience every week, subject to availability.

What can I Progress to?
Our aim is to get all learners who are success2ful on this course onto an Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance.
Learners who successfully complete this course and have not gained employment will be offered a place on the second year course, which is the Pre-Apprenticeship Level 2 Mechanical Maintenance.

Other Learner's Experiences;
Previous learners have successfully gained employment within the industry and progressed onto higher level qualifications.
Female participation is encouraged on all Engineering courses

Please Note:
Acceptance onto courses may be subject to a satisfactory interview and references. For some courses learners may also be required to pay for a CRB disclosure.


Course Code
C3157P


Award Level
Level 1


AwardBody
City Technology College


Duration
1 years