Apprenticeship at Level 3 in Engineering
Apprentices learn on the job, building up
knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all
at the same time.
What will you do?
You will do work-based training with an
employer. You are paid a wage. Your apprenticeship will involve
working towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), Key
Skills and a technical certificate as described below:
What are the entry requirements?
Usually 4 GCSE's at grade C or above,
including Maths, English and a Science.
However, candidates should be able to
demonstrate the potential to achieve NVQ Level 3, Key Skills at
level 2 and a technical certificate.
What job will you do?
You are likely to employed as one of the
following:
- Maintenance Craftsperson
- Machinist/Toolmaker
- Welder/Plater/Fabricator
- Engineering Assembly
How long does your Apprenticeship take to
complete?
An apprenticeship ends when all necessary
components have been completed. This might be expected to take
between 3 and a half and four years. The pace of your progress will
depend on you.
What opportunities are available
afterwards?
You could move on to higher level
qualifications and to eventual recognition as Chartered
Engineers.
Qualifications required as part of the
Apprenticeship Framework
National Vocational Qualification
(NVQ)
You will need to achieve a Performing
Engineering Operations qualification at Level 2 plus one of the
following NVQs at Level 3:
- Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
- Fabrication & Welding
- Engineering Production
- Engineering Manufacture
- Engineering Maintenance
- Engineering Installation &
Commissioning
- Electrical & Electronics Servicing
Technical Certificate
You will need to achieve an additional
qualification at level 3, for example,
- BTEC National Diploma in Engineering
(Edexcel)
- Certificate in Engineering 2800 Level 3
(C&G)
Key Skills
You will work to achieve the following Key
Skills:
- Communications Level 2
- Application of Number Level 2
- Information Technology Level 2
- Working With Others Level 2
- Improving Own Learning and Performance Level
2
Employer Rights and Responsibilities
You will discuss your individual needs with
your employer and college representative
The Awarding Body is shown in brackets after
the qualification title
HOW TO APPLY
Please download an application
form or contact the team below for more information, advice and
guidance:
Learner Services
Doncaster College
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
DN1 2RF
Tel: 0800 358 7575
Email: infocentre@don.ac.uk
Disclaimer: All courses are
run subject to numbers, and every effort is made to ensure the
information on this leaflet is correct. Doncaster College reserves
the right to amend the contents as deemed necessary.
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