MACHINING ENGINEERING ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP
What - Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship
Where - Prospects College, Basildon
Who - Able and motivated 16-24 year olds, employed in the relevant industry sector who have already achieved a Level 2 engineering apprenticeship.
When - Students completing the apprenticeship programme attend on a day release basis over a period of up to 4 years.
WHAT DO I NEED?
A Level 2 apprenticeship in engineering. You must also be employed in the industry of your chosen subject.
WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I RECEIVE?
Level 3 engineering apprenticeship comprising of:
EAL NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, City & Guilds 2800 Certificate in Engineering at Level 3, Key Skills at Level 2 in Communication, Application of Number, Information Technology, Working with Others and Improving own Learning.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
You will combine on the job training with your employer with day release at college to develop further your knowledge of the theory aspects related to machining tasks within your job including: complex turning, complex milling, CNC and Health & Safety.
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.
WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE WHILE I AM ON THE COURSE?
You will be allocated a personal tutor to help you throughout the course. A college assessor will assess your work based evidence on a regular basis via site visits with you and your employer.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
After successful completion of the course you can progress onto higher education.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
For 16-18 year old students, apprenticeships are fully funded.
For 19+ students, an employer contribution is required.
