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

Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for all age groups (above 16yrs) that 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

Employment in an appropriate engineering organisation. Satisfactory reference, attendance record and interview.  A minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics, English Language and Science or a BTEC Level 2 or Extended Diploma in Engineering or other equivalent qualification. A keen interest in the design and manufacture of products or electro-mechanical engineering maintenance.

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 II in Performing Engineering Operations including a minimum of six technical units
• Appropriate Technical Certificate such as a BTEC Extended Certificate in Engineering, BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering or Engineering Manufacture
• Functional Skills in Mathematics, English and ICT
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Employment Responsibilities and Rights

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. Functional Skills are assessed by examination.

Progression

Employment as a qualified engineer in chosen area of work.

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.

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.