Course description
Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for an employer, earn a salary and at the same time study to gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst gaining valuable workplace skills and experience. Anyone living in England, over 16 years old and not in full-time education can apply to be an apprentice – for more information go to
Please note, Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships are not available to International students.
- NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance/Toolmaking/Technical Support/Mechanical Manufacturing
- Appropriate Technical Certificate such as a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in 'Operations and Maintenance Engineering' or 'Engineering'
- Employment Responsibilities and Rights
- Functional skills in Mathematics, English and ICT at Level 2
The unit content of each NVQ can be selected to meet the needs of employers and individual apprentices. Assessment is largely through the production of portfolios of evidence, which include the achievement of practical tasks, observations, oral and written questions and answers and assignments. Opportunities for assessment are built into the programme. On completion students progress to BTEC Level 4 HNC in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
As this is an employer driven course, employment in an appropriate engineering organisation is required. Entry requirements are dependent on each individual employer, usually a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A* to C/9-4 including Mathematics and English Language. In addition a GSCE at A*to C/9-4 in Science or a BTEC Level 2 or Extended Diploma in Engineering or other equivalent qualification is an advantage. A keen interest in the design and manufacture of products or electro-mechanical engineering maintenance is essential.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3