Apprenticeship - Landbased Engineering
At a glance
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Part Time
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It will take 18 months to complete the apprenticeship framework dependent on ability and prior experience
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Gelli Aur Campus
An apprenticeship is a work based learning programme at level three where the learner is earning while learning. The programme is ideally suited to employees who have some element of responsibility within their job role.
The apprentice will be employed and receive at least the minimum apprenticeship wage. The apprentice will attend college on a block release basis and should achieve the level three framework within the agreed timescale.
- All learners will be supported by a training adviser/assessor who will monitor progress towards achieving targets on a regular basis
- The training adviser/assessor will liaise closely with the employer to ensure that qualifications are achieved within the timescale
- The training adviser/assessor will assess the Apprentice in the workplace as and when required
Learners will have to achieve a framework of qualifications which will include:
- Level 3 Diploma in Work based Landbased Engineering Operations
- Essential Skills Wales Application of Number (Level 2)
- Essential Skills Wales Communication (Level 2)
- Essential Skills Digital Literacy (Level 2)
- In some circumstances previously achieved proxy qualifications may be used
Learners who have successfully completed this apprenticeship can progress onto a higher apprenticeship at level four if available.
Coursework, written and oral questioning, work based observations and work based evidence.
The land-based engineering industry wants the entry requirements for the apprenticeship to be flexible, so therefore has suggested that one of the following should be completed:
- Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Landbased Engineering
- Practical experience within the industry
- Minimum of five years practical experience within the industry
- 5 GCSEs (A-C) or A-levels