Level 3 Engineering (GOLD) Apprenticeship NI

Level 3

Level 3 Engineering (GOLD) Apprenticeship NI

Level 3

Part-Time

23/24

PENG3GOLD

Overview

The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for technician access into the engineering working environment and contains 3 components:

Engineering qualifications (Combined)

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in an Engineering Pathway
Pearson’s BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering
MIG Welding

Essential skills at level 2 in: ICT

College / Employer Attendance

In the first year, you are required to attend class two days per week. For the second and third years, your class attendance is required one day per week. The rest of your week will be spent with your employer.

This course comprises of a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering alongside both NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 qualifications. This is designed to equip individuals with knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in a range of technical manufacturing roles including the Screening, Crushing, Washing and Recycling industries.

: Engineering Principles

Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team

Applied Commercial and Quality Principles

Engineering Product Design and Manufacture

A Specialist Engineering Project

Modern Manufacturing Systems

Computer Aided Design in Engineering

Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems

Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes

Fabrication Processes or 56 Robotics

: MIG Welding
CSR (If Required)

6 GCSEs at grades A* - C including English and preferably Grade B in Mathematics or equivalent.

Entry is also subject to:

Successful interview
Aptitude test
Gaining employment with suitable company.

There are two separate assessment methods throughout the course. The academic BTEC assessments are 100% coursework based and will primarily be carried out by the use of projects and assignments throughout the duration of the course. 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 program candidates can progress to:

or direct entry to:

The entire program is co-ordinated at South West College, the only college in Northern Ireland to achieve a Grade 1 outstanding grade in a recent ETI inspection for teaching and leadership.

On Completion of the Level 5 HLA articulation is available to

BEng (Hons) Degree in Engineering (Top Up) (Validated by The Open University) (HLA).

The program of study supports the following sample of vocational pathways:

Design Engineer
Process engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Fabrication and Welding Engineer
Service Engineer
Test Engineer

For further information on this course contact: claire.burns@swc.ac.uk

1 Available Session

* The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration and are subject to additional examination fees as per fees policy.