Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Higher Apprenticeship
Key Details
- Available at:Llangefni, Rhos-on-Sea, Work-Based Learning
- Course type:Apprenticeships
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Level:4-6
- Programme Area:Engineering and Power Technology
- Course Length:
24 months
- Bilingual:
This programme is available bilingually at the following campus(es):
- Bangor
- Rhos-on-Sea
Course Description
The Higher Apprenticeship framework has been designed to provide the manufacturing and engineering sector in Wales with high-grade technicians and engineers who have practical skills, combined with a higher education qualification.
The programme will facilitate progression to Level 5/6 qualification and enable apprentices to work towards Incorporated Engineer status.
Higher Apprentices will undertake higher-level technical occupations in such sectors as aerospace, mechanical, electrical/ electronics, automotive, maintenance, wind generation, research and development, marine, space and rail engineering.
Entry Criteria
- Previous Engineering awards (e.g. BTEC and NVQ at Level 3) and experience in the Engineering sector desirable
All places are subject to satisfactory interview.
Delivery
Evidence from the workplace is collected for the NVQ element where an assessor regularly visits on site to discuss progress
College is usually on a day-release basis over 2 years where the Technical Certificate (HND or HNC) is followed.
Framework requirements also currently require Essential Skills at Level 2 in Application of Number, Communications and IT, as well as wider Key Skills at level 2 in Working with Others and Improve own Learning.
Assessment
For the NVQ element:
- Completion of a portfolio of evidence
- Work based observations to assess competency
For the Technical Certificate (HND/HNC):
- Theory based tasks and tests
Progression
Level 5/6 awards
This programme is part funanced by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government.
Would you like to apply for this course?
For Apprenticeship courses, you need to contact Busnes@LlandrilloMenai on 08445 460 460 or send an email to busnes@gllm.ac.uk.