Sessions
Below are the sessions that are available for this course.
Part-Time
Campus: Dungannon
Week Starting: 06 September 2021
Day: Subject to Timetable
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 34
Hours per Week: 7
Total Hours: 230
Fee: N/A
Places Available: 20
Course Coordinator: John.Curry@swc.ac.uk
Part-Time
Campus: Enniskillen (Tech & Skills)
Week Starting: 06 September 2021
Day: Subject to Timetable
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 34
Hours per Week: 7
Total Hours: 230
Fee: N/A
Places Available: 10
Course Coordinator: Dermot.McSorley@swc.ac.uk
Part-Time
Campus: Omagh
Week Starting: 06 September 2021
Day: Subject to Timetable
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 34
Hours per Week: 7
Total Hours: 230
Fee: N/A
Places Available: 7
Course Coordinator: David.Patrick@swc.ac.uk
Description
The Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship will provide learners with a range of technical skills and knowledge enabling them to either gain employment or progress into further training within the Manufacturing or Maintenance Engineering sector. Although learners are likely to have already completed a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, they can progress directly into the Level 3 qualification.The qualification includes mandatory and optional units, allowing learners to specialise in one of a number of engineering disciplines. Those available at South West College include Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, Welding and Fabrication, and Maintenance, Installation and Commissioning.
Additional Information
You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C or Level 2 Essential Skills in English, Maths and Information Technology. Optional units can be undertaken to support the pathway chosen and company/job requirements.
Course Content
The following pathways are available on the Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme:1. Maintenance Engineering
a) Maintenance technologyb) Hydraulics, pneumaticsc) Electrical Maintenanced) PLC programminge) Mechatronics2. Fabrication and welding
a) MIG and MMA welding (with Coded welding options)b) Producing Plate work assembliesc) Thermal and Plasma cuttingd) Drilling, folding and sawing operations3. Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
a) Setting centre lathe and milling machinesb) Using centre lathe and milling machinesc) Principles of Mechanical Manufacturingd) Fitting and Assembly4. Technical support
a) Producing Engineering Drawings/Models using 3D Computer Aided TechniquesEssential Skills and Broader transferable skills to support working in an engineering environment.
Optional Modules
Optional units can be undertaken to support the pathway chosen and company/job requirements.eg.
Programmable Logic ControlCentre lathe and Milling operationsCNC programming and OperationFluid power (Hydraulics and Pneumatics)PLC programmingMechatronicsPreventive maintenance techniquesFault diagnosisPlate work fabricationMIG MMA or TIG weldingMaintaining pneumatic and hydraulic systemsPower control engineeringTestingCAD
Assessment Method
Achievement of this qualification will be assessed via a combination of knowledge testing in the format of multiple choice questions under exam conditions and practical assessments. Practical assessments will be assessed on work based evidence and direct observation in the workplace.
Progression Opportunities
Completion of Level 3 Engineering enables career progression to Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeships in Engineering in the following disciplines:
MechatronicsManufacturing Engineering. Alternatively, a Higher National Certificate Level 4 in Engineering is available.
Entry Requirements
All candidates will require a participating employer. Candidates will usually require a related Level 2 qualification and Essential Skills Numeracy and Literacy at Level 1 or above. Adult entrants will be considered if they have appropriate prior learning and experience.