About the course
Risk assessment, diagnostics, interpreting wiring/hydraulic diagrams, repair principles, technical reporting, and professional development.
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Start date: Regular starts throughout the year
Course length: Three Years
Entry requirements & additional information
You need to have already completed the Level 2 Landbased Service Engineer Apprenticehip (or equivalent) and have access to suitable experiences in the workplace to complete this apprenticeship.
Typically, an applicant must have attained a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade A-C (9-4) including maths and English, or a vocational level 2, plus GCSE grade A-C (9-4) in both maths and English. N.B. English & maths Functional Skills Level 2 will be accepted as an alternative to GCSEs. All potential Apprentices will be asked to complete an online functional skills assessment regardless of previous qualifications. Apprentices who begin their apprenticeship training when aged 19+ will no longer be subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and Maths. However, English and Maths will still be delivered as an embedded part of the apprenticeship. For apprentices aged 19+, the apprentice or their employer can still choose for the apprentice to study towards and achieve English and Maths qualification. 'The college advises learners to keep studying English and maths to enhance their career prospects and facilitate progression to higher-level qualifications'. The government will continue to fund those apprentices that wish to study towards an English and maths qualification.
Exceptional entries will be considered for all Apprenticeships at the discretion of the college based on experience, successful interview and outcomes of Initial assessments for English and Maths to establish current levels of ability.
Online Knowledge Test, Practical Tasks, Presentation & Professional Interview.
Advanced technician roles or further specialisation in land-based engineering.
All apprentices are required to have suitable employment in order to complete the programme. A contract of employment must be in place and apprentices must be paid in line with minimum wage rules. Programme costs are covered by employers through their digital apprenticeship service account. Appropriate workwear for engineering environments, commitment to learning and applying new skills.