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The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for access into the engineering working environment and contains 2 components:
1 Engineering qualifications (Combined)
2. Essential Skills at an appropriate level in:
3. Digital Skills
4. Transferable Skills
The course supports learner skills and knowledge development for the following pathways:
You will learn a wide range of vocational skills including, CAD, welding and machining, whilst developing problem solving, communication and time-management skills working in small teams through practical engineering projects.
Note: Technology And Skills Centre, Enniskillen apprentices have the additional optional of an Electrical Engineering Pathway and Manufacturing Pathway, activities including the following:
Applicants will be required to hold a minimum of a Level 1 qualification, or 4 GCSEs at grades G or above including Math's grade D & English grade E.
The minimum age requirement for this qualification is 16 plus.
SWC reserves the right to revise entry requirements and / or require applicants to complete an aptitude test, depending on programme demand and available capacity. All applicants will be assessed and ranked at interview using a structured scoring matrix.
The Mandatory units are assessed by an online multiple-choice assessment and assignment tasks. The practical units are assessed by short answer question assignment tasks and practical tasks completed in the college workshops.
Students on the Traineeship, can migrate to a Level 2 Apprenticeship when they secure an employer.
Completion of Level 2 Engineering enables career progression to Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship in the following disciplines:
Additional units can be undertaken to support company/job requirements.
P2710DF10A
Session Code
2 Year(s)
Duration
Apprenticeships
Mode of Study
15
Hours per Week
36
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
25/26
Academic Year
01/09/2025
Start Date
Subject to Timetable
Day/s
John.Curry@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?
P2710EF10A
Russell.Fleming@swc.ac.uk
P2710OF10A
Simon.Keenan@swc.ac.uk
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