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This apprenticeship covers a wide range of vocational areas from electrical engineering to mechanical engineering to fabrication & welding.

There are two levels of apprenticeship with set entry criteria:

What are the entry requirements?

Apprentice Level 2
A minimum of four GCSEs at grades A - E, an NVQ Level 1, Diploma Level 1 or equivalent qualification.

Advanced Apprentice Level 3
An Apprenticeship at Level 2 or other equivalent qualification.

How will I learn?

Your Apprenticeship framework is made up of practical workbased training (with your employer). This training supports the theory and knowledge and general skill qualifications in mathematics, English, IT and personal development which you gain at college (either one day a week or on a block of study).

What subjects will I study?

Apprentice Level 2
Units studied may include: maintaining mechanical devices and fluid power systems, fitting using hand skills, marking out for engineering activities and using and communicating technical information.

Advanced Apprentice Level 3
Units studied may include: maintaining the condition of mechanical equipment under complex conditions, installing engineering plant equipment, repairing mechanical equipment and components and using and communicating technical information.

Functional Skills
Functional Skills form part of your course. They help you to improve your English and maths and to gain a qualification at either Level 1 (D-G at GCSE) or Level 2 (A-C at GCSE).

Functional Skills support your main course as well as developing essential skills that you will need in the workplace and life in general. They are taught by specialists and meet your individual needs.

How will I be assessed?

The apprenticeship is assessed on practical aptitude, a portfolio of work and external assessment. The technical certificate is assessed in your lessons through assignments set by your tutors. Functional Skills is assessed by examination and a portfolio of evidence.

What opportunities will this lead to?

After completing an Advanced Apprenticeship many learners go on to complete Foundation Degrees or full Honours Degrees.

How long is the course?

They can take up to four years to complete all parts of the programme.