FABRICATION & WELDING ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP
What - Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship
Where - Prospects College, Basildon
Who - Able and motivated 16-24 year olds, employed in the fabrication & welding engineering industry and capable of completing an apprenticeship at Level 2.
When - Students completing the apprenticeship (Level 2) programme attend on a day release basis over a period of 24 months.
For students intending to achieve the advanced apprenticeship (Level 3) the first year is spent full time in college, you then learn on the job at your place of work with occasional visits to college.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Ideally, you should have three GCSEs at Grade C including English and Maths. Literacy and numeracy skills can however be assessed at interview stage for applicants without these GCSEs. You must also be employed in the industry of your chosen subject when you start an apprenticeship. If we introduce you to an employer, they may have additional criteria.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I RECEIVE?
Level 2 engineering apprenticeship comprising of:
NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations and Functional Skills qualifications in English, Maths and ICT
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will develop a variety of practical and theory skills relevant to the fabrication and welding industry including: MIG welding (metal inert gases), TIG welding (tungsten inert gases), gas cutting, manual metal arc welding and engineering hand skills.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Each qualification within the apprenticeship framework is assessed through ongoing demonstration of your practical skills and theory assessments. Some units of the qualification require online external examinations; the NVQ element is assessed in the workplace and will require the production of a portfolio of work-based evidence. Functional Skills courses are assessed by a final written examination.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
After successful completion of the course you can progress to a higher level apprenticeship at Level 3 known as an Advanced Apprenticeship.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
For 16-18 year old students, apprenticeships are fully funded. For 19+ students, an employer contribution is required.
