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Course Overview

Advanced Apprenticeships are a popular choice for people looking to become fully qualified in their chosen field whilst earning a wage. Your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college on one day per week.

An Advanced Apprenticeship in Marine Engineering will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of marine engineering related activities. You will be working in a workshop environment where your duties could encompass many areas of work such as fault diagnosis of inboard and outboard engines and propulsion systems, assembly and installation of marine equipment, fault diagnosis of hydraulic and propulsion systems. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff will assist in finding you an employer and a place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of an Advanced Apprenticeship will be dependent upon suitable work placements being available.

To gain the Advanced Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

  • NVQ Level 3, Diploma in Marine Engineering
  • City and Guilds Level 3 in Marine Construction,Systems Engineering and Maintenance

    (Both of the above qualifications will be based upon units from the Marine Engines and Propulsion Systems pathway)

Functional Skills:

  • Maths Level 2
  • English Level 2
  • ICT Level 2
  • Employment Responsibilities and Rights (a workbook to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an employee and those of your employer)

Candidates for the advanced apprenticeship will require GCSE's in English, maths and a Science based subject at grades A to C. They will also be required to have completed a Marine Engineering level 2. All applicants for advanced apprenticeship training will be required to attend an assessment and interview.

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. Some of the assessment will take place in the workplace, plus you will take some external tests/examinations for functional skills (if required) and technical certificate. Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Advanced Apprenticeship on time.

On successful completion of this Advanced Apprenticeship in Marine Engineering (Level 3). You could then progress in your chosen career into Higher Education on a HNC/HND or Foundation or First Class Degree.

 

Progression onto Higher Apprenticeship Framework Level 4 is also an option.

As a College Apprentice you will have access to all college resources to help with your training. You will also have a personal training co-ordinator who will work with you and your employer to help you throughout your training period.

Expect to earn at least £80.00 per week. You may also get help with travel costs but this will depend on your employment status and the terms and conditions of your Apprenticeship. This will be explained to you prior to commencing with an employer.

While your technical skills and knowledge will develop over the course of your Apprenticeship you will also need to demonstrate to potential employers that you possess relevant skills and personal qualities and are willing to work and to learn.

Employers will look for:

  • A completed level 2 in Marine Engineering
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to carry out routine calculations
  • Reliability and flexibility
  • Ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative

Awarding Body:
EAL

Course Options

Start Date

Various

Attendance

Apprenticeship

Duration

48 Months

Location

Poole Campus

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