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Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
College
Employer Responsive
Qualifications required
Learners will need to be in employment or have a sponsoring company to support them through their Apprenticeship. Candidates must be 16 at the start of the Apprenticeship with 4 GCSEs A* - C to include Maths, English and a Science
Course Length
This is a four year programme with the first year providing off-the-job training at Hull College, followed by three years on-the-job training to gain the NVQ level 3.
Venue
Hull College
Session Time
Days Running
Start Date
September 2011
Course Hours
Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance
Description
Many manufacturing companies have their own Maintenance department, able to carry out routine and essential maintenance activities to ensure production loss is kept to a minimum. This Apprenticeship follows a programme of training that develops the necessary skills required to work within this sector and to the industry standards.
The purpose of an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance is to provide a candidate with the skill set required to gain technician level in either mechanical or electrical maintenance.
Course Length: 1. NVQ2 Performing Engineering Operations (PEO)
Units include:
• Working safely in an engineering environment
• Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
• Using and communicating technical information
• Producing components using hand fitting techniques
• Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
• Preparing and using milling machines
• Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
• Maintaining electrical equipment/systems Following the off-the-job training and on successful completion of NVQ2 PEO the candidate returns to their sponsoring employer and progresses onto NVQ level 3 in Engineering Maintenance.
The units for the NVQ Level 3 are selected by the Employer taking into account the candidates’ role within the workplace.
2. Technical Certificate
Year One - the BTEC National Certificate in Engineering. Year Two - Apprentices can follow one of two pathways which specialise in either Mechanical units or Electrical units.
3. Functional Skills
Application of number Level 2, Communications Level 2, ICT Level 2, working with Others Level 2 and Improving Own Learning Performance Level 2
Progression
On successful completion of Advanced Apprenticeship candidates have the opportunity to progress onto HNC/Foundation Degree, leading to the possibility of further study for BEng.
Additional Information
Please contact: Jon Skeates on 01482 598837 or email: jskeates@hull-college.ac.uk
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