FABRICATION & WELDING ENGINEERING ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPS
What - Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Engineering Apprenticeship
Where - Prospects College, Basildon
Who - Able and motivated 16-24 year olds, employed in the Fabrication and Welding sector who have already achieved a Level 2 apprenticeship in fabrication and welding.
When - 2 Years (one day a week at college)
3 Years (5 day a week at employer)
WHAT DO I NEED?
A Level 2 apprenticeship in fabrication & welding. You must also be employed in the industry of your chosen subject.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I RECEIVE?
Level 3 engineering apprenticeship comprising of:
NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding, ABC Certificate in Fabrication & Welding at Level 3 and Key Skills qualifications in English, Maths and ICT.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will combine on-the-job training with your employer with day release at college to further develop your knowledge of the theory aspects related to the fabrication and welding industry including: MIG welding (metal inert gases), TIG welding (tungsten inert gases), gas cutting, manual metal arc welding.
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 NVQ3 element is assessed in the workplace and will require the production of a portfolio of work based evidence. Key Skills courses are assessed by a final written examination.
FURTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES?
After successful completion of the course you can progress onto higher education or become a coded welder.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
For 16-18 year old students, apprenticeships are fully funded. For 19+ students, an employer contribution is required.
