Engineering Operative (Mechanical/ Manufacturing) Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Grade 2/E in Maths and English (Language or Literature) or Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English
• Candidates with English and Maths at Level 1 (3-2/ D-E at GCSE or Level 1 Functional Skills ) will have to attend college until they are able to attempt Functional Skills exams at Level 2. Functional Skills sessions will be timetabled on a separate day to college and require attendance.
  In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you must be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the apprenticeship qualification.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded with a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard, which includes the following:

• Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)- Mechanical and Manufacturing
• Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)- Mechanical and Manufacturing
• If not previously achieved or exempt, Level 2 in English and Maths

Assessment

Training and assessments are delivered in the workplace and in college. Apprentices will be required to attend college-based sessions as part of their training, whilst also completing off-the-job training in the workplace. You will also complete assessments and observations in the workplace.

At the end of the apprenticeship you will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) which will consist of:

• Portfolio of evidence containing 1 task report
• 2- hour practical skills observation
• 40- minute professional discussion with an independent assessor

Progression

Successful apprentices may wish to explore progression onto a higher apprenticeship or a higher level of study. Candidates should be aware that this apprenticeship does not allow for progression onto the Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship.

Career Progression

Career progression may include continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector.

Fees

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.
 
For employers with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 19+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £350.
 
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £350.
 
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £7,000.
 
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
 
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.