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Welcome to the Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance Apprenticeship, a dynamic program designed to cultivate the skills and expertise necessary for a thriving career in the cutting-edge field of advanced manufacturing. This comprehensive apprenticeship focuses on developing proficiency in skills relevant to the advanced manufacturing industry such as:
As a participant, you will embark on a transformative learning journey that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, preparing you for a rewarding and impactful role in the world of advanced manufacturing.
The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for technician access into the engineering working environment and contains 3 components:
Engineering qualifications (Combined)
MIG Welding
Essential skills at level 2 in: ICT
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.
Optional modules are selected if required by employer.
6 GCSEs at grades A* - C including English and preferably Grade B in Mathematics or equivalent.
Entry is also subject to:
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
The program of study supports the following sample of vocational pathways: -
P3783DP10F
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?
P3783OP10F
4 Year(s)
Kevin.OHanlon@swc.ac.uk
Ulster University FdEng Engineering with Specialisms (Manufacturing Engineering) (Dungannon Campus)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Engineering with Agriculture
ETCAL Level 2 Preparing and Using Industrial Robots (ETCAL Performing Engineering Operations L2- single unit)