The Lead Engineering Maintenance apprenticeship provides both academic development and the vocational work-based knowledge and skills to be successful in a dynamic engineering environment supporting the business needs of the company.
Benefits for the Employer
Support business needs through a combination of academic study and work-based learning in the occupation field engineering support, technical leadership and expertise.
Benefits for the Apprentice
The apprenticeship offers both an academic qualification HNC General Engineering alongside the vocational work-based learning with your employer. The HNC units selected support underpinning knowledge and align with the knowledge, skills and behaviour’s set within the end-point assessment.
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
- Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
Learning Approach
Attendance on day release over 2.5 years to study Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in General Engineering.
Production of a work-based portfolio of evidence
End-point assessment activities within college and workplace.
Study Commitment
As a guide, apprentices should expect to study for an additional 12 hours per week on top of their scheduled learning. Employers are expected to support their apprentice’s study by providing a workplace mentor and supporting meetings and assessments.
Qualification Awarded
HNC in General Engineering, Level 4 apprenticeship in Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician, level 4 Engineering Manufacturing apprenticeship
Next Steps
Contact our Employer Training team EmployerTraining@DNColleges.ac.uk
Location
Option to study at 1 of 2 campuses: University Campus Doncaster (UCDon) or University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL)
Key Information
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Course Level
Level 4
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Duration
Typically 36 months , to include 2.5 years studying HNC General Engineering alongside preparation for end-point assessment.
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Awarding Body
Pearson
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Engineering General Engineering
Core mandatory unit: Engineering Design
Core mandatory unit: Engineering Maths
Core mandatory unit: Engineering Science
Core mandatory unit: Professional Engineering Practice (Note: This is a Pearson-set unit).
Optional unit: 6 Mechatronics
Optional unit: 29 Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
Optional unit: 30 Operations and Plant Management
Optional unit: 32 CAD for Maintenance Engineers
EPA:
There are 2 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 6 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 2 elements are:
Assessment method 1: Project; Report and Presentation with Questioning
Assessment method 2: Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
EPA:
There are 2 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 6 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 2 elements are:
Assessment method 1: Project; Report and Presentation with Questioning
Assessment method 2: Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
Applicants must be in full-time employment and:
- Be 18 or older
- Have the right of abode and right to work in the UK to qualify for funding
- Meet course entry requirements
In order to optimise success candidates will typically have 5 GCSE’s at Grade C ( Grade 4/5 in the new numerical GCSE grading system) or above, including Mathematics, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at level 3.
*(As further guidance, the level of Mathematics has an advisory GCSE level of grade B (Grade 5/6 in the new numerical GCSE grading system).
A list of acceptable equivalent qualifications is available from the gov.uk website, as well as guidance on obtaining replacement certificates. It will not be possible for applicants to proceed with their application unless they are able to provide evidence of achievement or proof that they have applied for replacement certificates.
All applications are individually assessed.
Successful completion of the apprentice can lead to progression onto Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (General Engineering), alternatively L6 degree apprenticeship.
Financial Support
Depending on your situation, you may be able to access a range of financial support available.
Course Fees
UK
Higher level apprenticeships are paid for by employers, not apprentices.
Employers with a payroll of more than £3 million can use their apprenticeship levy contributions to pay for places on apprenticeship programmes.
Any business with a payroll below £3 million is eligible for government funding that will cover at least 95% of the cost of an apprenticeship course.
Additional incentives are also available to employers who take on young apprentices.
Enquire about this Apprenticeship
Please use the following links to make an enquiry about this course.
Information for EU Students
From January 2021, how you apply for a course will change. For more information, read the UK Government's guide for the UK points-based immigration system for EU students (pdf).
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