Higher Apprenticeship - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4

Key Details

  • Available at:
    Llangefni, Rhyl
  • Study Mode:
    Part-time
  • Course Length:

    24 months

enrol now
×

Higher Apprenticeship - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 4

Apprenticeships

For further information or to apply for an apprenticeship, click the button below and fill out the form.

Apprenticeship enquiry form

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.

Other details

Course type: Apprenticeships

Level: 4

Programme Area:

  • Engineering and Power Technology

Bilingual:

This programme is available bilingually at the following campus(es):

  • Bangor
  • Rhos-on-Sea

Engineering and Power Technology

Student working on an electrical board