Engineering Manufacturing Skills Academy - Apprenticeship NI

Level 2

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Engineering Manufacturing Skills Academy - Apprenticeship NI

Level 2

Full-Time

24/25

PENG2SA

Overview

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

Engineering qualifications (Combined)

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations

Additional Units including:

Robotics
Wiring and Testing Programmable Controllers
Testing and Assembling Electronic Circuits

Essential skills at an appropriate level in:

Numeracy
Literacy
ICT

The course supports learner skills and knowledge development for the following pathways:

Maintenance Technology
Fabrication and Welding Technology
Electrical and Electronics Technology
Technical Support.

You will learn a wide range of vocational areas including robotics, CAD, welding and machining, whilst developing problem solving, communication and time-management skills working in small teams, and practical engineering projects.

: Optional units can be undertaken to support company/job requirements e.g. joining and fitting units related to the Public Service Vehicle or Industrial Coatings.

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering

Understanding Health and Safety Principles

Mathematics for Engineers

Understanding the Principles of Science used within Engineering

Understanding the Materials used in Engineering

: Hand Fitting
Producing Platework Components and Assemblies
Preparing and Using Semi-Automatic MIG, MAG and Flux cored arc Welding equipment
CAD
Hydraulics
Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations
Plus Manufacturing Skills Academy Additional Units: Robotics/Wiring and Testing Programmable Controllers/Testing and Assembling Electronic Circuits
Essential Skills and Broader transversal skills in preparation and to support working in an engineering environment.

Entry Criteria::

5 GCSEs (Grade A-D) to Include GCSE Maths and English
Participating Employer
Professional Interview and Aptitude Test

The Mandatory units are assessed by an online multiple-choice assessment and portfolio tasks. The practical units are assessed by short answer question assignment tasks and practical tasks completed in the college workshops.

Additional Units-are assessed through portfolio assessments and practical tasks.