Apprenticeship/Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
Course Code:TBA
Course Type:Apprenticeship
Qualification:
Apprenticeship: NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations, an appropriate Technical Certificate at Level 2, Key Skills and Employment Rights & Responsibilities
Advanced Apprenticeship: NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations, Work-based NVQ Level 3 in chosen field (i.e. Mechanical, Electronic ), an appropriate Technical Certificate at Level 3, Key Skills and Employment Rights and Responsibilities
Duration:
Apprenticeship – 2 Years
Advanced Apprenticeship – 3-4 Years
Venue:
Crawley Campus, College Road,
Crawley West Sussex, RH10 1NR
Suitable For: Individuals employed in a suitable engineering environment who wish to develop their skills and those seeking progression onto a higher level qualification – i.e. HNC
Entry By: Interview
Entry Requirements:
Must be employed within an engineering environment
Course Content:
There are a variety of career opportunities available to young people in Engineering today across a wide range of sectors covering electronic, mechanical, production, welding & fabrication, maintenance and technical engineering. To pursue a career in your chosen field, you will require both practical and technical skills.
The Apprenticeship consists of three main qualifications and you will be required to work towards achieving these through a combination of college and work-based activities.
The Apprenticeship programme enables you to work towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). Some examples of units which may be covered are listed below:
- Working safely in an engineering environment
- Developing yourself and working with other people
- Using and communicating technical information
- Identifying and selecting engineering materials
Further units will be selected dependant on the chosen pathway i.e. electrical, mechanical.
As a part of the Apprenticeship programme, all Engineering candidates will be required to complete an appropriate technical certificate. The technical certificate provides the underpinning knowledge/theory required to have an understanding of the practical work undertaken.
Outcome of Course and Progression:
Successful candidates will be awarded an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
Cost:
Fully funded for 16-18 year olds, employer contribution for 19+ employees.
Further Information:
For further information please contact us on 01293 442340 or email on employers@centralsussex.ac.uk or apply on-line at www.centralsussex.ac.uk under ‘Apprenticeship Training’ or ask for us at the main college reception.
