Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Electro-Mechanical Maintenance, Design or Manufacture

Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for students of all age groups (above 16 years) who have left full-time education and are in employment. They are open to those who have just left school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career. They lead to the achievement of nationally recognised qualifications and technical competence in defined areas of work.

Entry Requirements

The Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Electro-Mechanical Maintenance, Design or Manufacture requires the apprentice to be employed in an appropriate engineering organisation. A minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics, English Language and Science or a BTEC Level 1 Diploma/BTEC Level 2 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Engineering or other equivalent qualification. A keen interest in the design and manufacture of products or electro-mechanical engineering maintenance.  Satisfactory reference, attendance record and interview.

Course Duration

Nominally 48 months, depending on aptitude and experience. Off the job full time industrial training in the College Industrial Training Centre is the preferred route for the first 40 weeks of the programme. Alternatively this can take place in the workplace providing the employer has the resources to undertake the foundation stage of training. The remainder of the training takes place in the workplace with attendance at College one day a week to complete the technical certificate requirements of the scheme.

Content

• NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations including a minimum of six technical units
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Toolmaking
• Appropriate Technical Certificate such as a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in 'Operations and Maintenance Engineering' or 'Engineering Manufacture'
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights

• Functional skills in Mathematics, English and Information and Communication Technology.

The unit content of each NVQ can be selected to meet the needs of employers and individual apprentices.

Assessment is largely through the production of portfolios of evidence, which include the achievement of practical tasks, observations, oral and written questions and answers and assignments. Opportunities for assessment are built into the programme.

Progression

BTEC HNC in Engineering

Additional Information

The Skills Funding Agency support the scheme. Additional costs for equipment and training will be given at advice and guidance sessions.  It is a requirement that apprentices are employed in order to participate in the scheme.

To apply for this course, please follow the link to the right of this page.

For further information please contact Barbara Rogers, Head of School of Engineering, on 020 8268 2904 or e-mail barbara.rogers@kingston-college.ac.uk.