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This apprenticeship is tailored for individuals aspiring to excel in the dynamic field of maintenance, with a specialised focus on the food industry. Participants will gain hands-on experience, theoretical knowledge, and practical skills essential for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing systems. This comprehensive program has been designed collaboratively with local employers to meet industry standards and prepare apprentices for successful careers in electrical and mechanical maintenance within the unique challenges of the food sector.
The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for technician access into the the Food Industry Maintenance sector and contains 3 components: -
1. Engineering Qualifications (Combined)
2. Essential Skills at Level 2 in:
3. Enhancement Qualifications
This course comprises of a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering alongside both NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 qualifications. This is designed to equip individuals with knowledge, understanding behaviours and practical skills required for success in a range of mechanical and electrical maintenance roles with additional units to meet the food sector requirement.
The Optional Modules can be selected as required by your employer.
6 GCSEs at grades A* - C including Mathematics and English or equivalent
Entry is also subject to:
There are two separate assessment methods throughout the course.
The academic BTEC assessments are a blend of projects and assignments throughout the duration of the course and external assessments. These will offer opportunities to achieve Pass, Merit, and Distinction criteria, and will be tracked though the year to form one final grade for each unit, and an end of year grade for the overall course.
The more practical NVQ element of the course will be assessed in College at Level 2 and from ‘work based visits’ where by you achieve the qualification by producing evidence of the work you are doing on your placement to satisfy pre-determined criteria at Level 3.
Having successfully completed the GOLD programme candidates can progress to:
or in most cases direct entry to:
On completion of Level 5 HLA articulation is available to:
The program of study supports the following sample of vocational pathways: -
P3783DP10E
Session Code
3 Year(s)
Duration
Apprenticeships
Mode of Study
6.75
Hours per Week
34
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
24/25
Academic Year
02/09/2024
Start Date
Subject to Timetable
Day/s
Christopher.Devlin@swc.ac.uk
Coordinator(s)
Total Annual Fee N/A
Total Concessionary Fee N/A
Fees Payable Each Year
**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?
P3783OP10E
Kevin.OHanlon@swc.ac.uk
BEng (Hons) Degree in Engineering (Top Up) (Validated by The Open University)
Ulster University FdEng Engineering with Specialisms (Mechatronics) (Omagh Campus)
Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship