Engineering Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Engineering

Total People is able to offer a range of qualifications dependant upon your job role. These include:

Level 2 NVQs

• Performing Engineering Operations
• Business Improvement – Techniques
• Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
• Fabrication and Welding Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Engineering Maintenance and Installation
• Materials Processing and Finishing
• Electrical and Electronics Servicing
• Marine Engineering
• Railway Engineering
• Engineering Technical Support

Level 2 Technical Certificates

• EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering And Technology
• EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
• EAL Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology
• EAL Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology
• EAL Level 2 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology
• EAL Level 2 Diploma in Pipework Systems Mechanical Engineering Technology
• EAL Level 2 Diploma in Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Equipment Engineering Technology
• EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Security Systems and Devices Engineering Technology
• EAL Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Maintenance
• EAL Level 2 Certificate in Positional Welding
• EAL Level 2 Certificate in Business-Improvement Techniques
• Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering
• Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
• Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
• Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering – City & Guilds
• Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology City & Guilds
• Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance and Re pair – City & Guilds
• Certificate in Engineering – City & Guilds
• Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• ABC Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice

Additional

• Key Skill Application of Number Level 1
• Key Skill Communication Level 1
• Key Skill ICT Level 1
• Key Skill Improve Own Learning Level 2
• Key Skill Working With Others Level 2
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Units covered Depending on your job role you could cover a range of the following topics through your Apprenticeship:

• Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
• Using and interpreting engineering drawings and documents
• Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements

For more information on the optional units you will cover please visit the EMTA Awards Ltd (EAL) website.

Entry requirements You must be employed at least 30 hours/week.Learners must be able to demonstrate the potential to achieve an NVQ Level 2 and have sufficient knowledge and ability to undertake training to achieve Key Skills and a suitable Technical Certificate. Who is it for? The Apprenticeship is for anyone who works in the engineering industry for example:

• Machine Shop Engineer
• Fabricator/Welder
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

CostAged 16-18

Fully funded

Aged 19-24

Fully funded for employers with less than 1000 employees. For employers with 1000+ employees, please contact us for further details.

Aged 25 and over

Total People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 25 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme.

Duration 12 to 24 months Start date Available all year Assessment method You will put together a portfolio of evidence that will be assessed using a range of methods. Observation of real work will be used for all competence based units, in addition you will be asked to provide witness testimony and discussion and carry out knowledge based questions. Personal qualities To work in an engineering environment you will need to have the following personal qualities:

• Able to work as a team
• Punctual and reliable
• Good practical skills

Further progression Once you have completed your Apprenticeship you can look at moving on to an Advanced Apprenticeship in engineering.