This course is aimed at those who are interested in gaining a recognised qualification to lead into a career in the Engineering sector.
WHAT WILL I DO
This Level 2 course consists of the following:
All units are assessed through practical assignments, internal phase test and assignments. All units must be successfully completed to achieve this award. Work based assessments will also form part of the qualification.
Functional Skills are practical skills in English, Mathematics and ICT that enables everyone to work confidently, effectively and independently in life and at work.
A Functional Skill qualification in English @ Level 2 will show that you are competent in writing documents on complex subjects, making presentations, reading and summarising information as well as spelling, punctuation and grammar, in Mathematics @ Level 1 will show you can understand practical problems, select & apply maths in an organised way and use checking procedures, in ICT @ Level 1 or 2 will prove you can use ICT systems, find & select information, develop, present & communicate information.
Functional Skills have been produced as a response to calls from employers for more people to have these skills and they therefore form an integral part of an apprenticeship framework. They are the key to success that will open doors to learning and work.
Delivery of Functional Skills within the framework can happen in two ways:
a) an apprentice attends day release, their functional skills will be delivered at college on that day.
b) an apprentice does not attend college for their main qualification, they will need to attend college for a block week for each Functional Skill required for their framework. Dates of these block weeks will be discussed with the apprentice and their employer at sign up and they will be booked in advance.
The course runs for two years on a day release basis. Learners will attend college one day per week.
Entry to the course will be considered in relation to the candidate´s previous knowledge and experience.
4 GCSEs at D or above or equivalent qualifications, a good reference and successful completion of assessment day are required.
Engineering apprentices have to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week (including day release) at a workplace which has been approved for Health & Safety purposes by the Apprenticeship team. Employers have to be willing to sign up to the training agreement and have to be prepared for the Training Adviser to visit the workplace every 8-12 weeks for training reviews and regular health and safety checks.
As well as studying for their Level 2 we expect all learners to complete the 3 functional skills at Level 1 and two further key skills at Level 2.
Successful completion of the Apprenticeship could enhance employment opportunities within the Engineering sector or firther studies. Providing that the Training Advisor, the Employer and Tutors agree, you will be able to progress to the Advanced Apprenticeship.
Employers may have to pay a contribution for those over the age of 19. For more information please enquire within the Apprenticeship Team.
For all Apprenticeships the Learner is required to be paid at least the Apprenticeship minimum wage (Currently £2.50 per hour).
A very high level of attendance is expected at college for the Apprentices as they are only attending one day per week where very intensive training takes place.
Apprentices are provided with a Training Advisor to help and support throughout the course and work place to ensure the student’s progression.
You can apply for this course by applying online, by filling out an application form from the College prospectus or by contacting the Information Officer on 01205 313218 for further information.
The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.
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