Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering

This course is predominately a training course with one day of academic studies. The course will develop your skills and understanding of operating manufacturing equipment so that you have the skills needed for potential employment in the Aerospace sector on the Isle of Man.
What Subjects will I study?

Year 1
The curriculum will encompass the City & Guilds Performing Engineering Operations Diploma at Level 2. This will certify your practical work in the first year dependant on your entry qualifications you will study one day per week at BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering or the City & Guilds 2850 Level 2 Certificate in Engineering in Year 1 with progression to Level 3 in year 2. In addition all students will complete the City & Guilds Employability & Personal Development (C&G 7546) and the BTEC Level 2 Qualification in Engineering (Specialist: Manufacturing) plus First Aid Training. There would also be additional qualifications offered in Numeracy and Literacy depending upon the entry level of the student.

Year 2 (to be finalised)
In Year 2, your training will predominately be applied to CNC equipment. You will continue with your BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering or the City & Guilds 2850 Level 3 Certificate in Engineering, a 2 year programme, which needs to be completed in year 3 when you are employed.