Advanced Level Apprenticeship (ALA) in Engineering

The engineering apprenticeship is aimed at people who wish to gain experience and qualifications in practical and theoretical skills and work based activities. For example: fabrication and welding, mechanical production and maintenance.

The advanced apprenticeship in engineering will provide learners with the opportunity to achieve a framework of qualifications relating to specific pathways. These pathways will be determined by employer led requirements.

End Qualification:

- Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma relating to employer specific pathway
- Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (technical certificate relating to the engineering discipline)
- Key/functional skills in English, maths and ICT at level 2 (exemptions may apply)
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

You will be assessed for your potential to achieve the apprenticeship. The assessment will depend upon the level and range of activities you will be undertaking in the workplace. It is strongly recommended that direct entry applicants have achieved a minimum of GCSE grade C in English, maths and science.

You may need to undergo an initial assessment of your English and maths skills in which you are required to be working at or towards level 2.

At the start of your apprenticeship programme you will need to be employed by a suitable and appropriate employer for at least 30 hours per week. You will also need to have been a resident in the EU for at least 3 years.

Commitment and motivation are necessary to complete the apprenticeship.

Applicants may be eligible to direct entry onto the advanced apprenticeship; prior attainment will be taken into account eg: achievement of the Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Assessment:

College tutors/assessors and internal verifiers will ensure that all NVQ portfolios meet the required standard of competence. The technical certificate will also prove the apprentice's competence, knowledge and understanding at level 3.

Progression from this course:

Some may progress to further or higher education, some may also progress to foundation degrees. All apprentices have options of working towards flexible progression routes, for example, units of another related NVQ, further NVQs, specific in house training courses and development in areas such as quality, design and supervision.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW, Isle Campus - PE13 2JE

Duration:

2-4 Years

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the apprenticeship application form

Course Costs:

There are currently no fees payable by young people on Apprenticeship programmes. Fees may be payable by the employer where the candidate is 19 or older. Details available on request.

Additional Information:

Call the apprenticeships team on 01553 815280 or e-mail apprenticeships@col-westanglia.ac.uk