Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship at Level 2 (EAL)

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Qualifications gained are NVQ2 performing engineering operations Level 2 intermediate certificate in engineering and technology Functional skills at level 1 and 2. Mechanical maintenance apprentices spend the first 12 months of their apprenticeship learning mechanical engineering craft skills. This forms the foundation of their apprenticeship. During this period the apprentices gain experience of turning, milling, grinding and bench fitting. After the initial year a further 12 months is spent specialising in mechanical maintenance. Where the apprentices spend time gaining experience and knowledge required for maintaining the sites mechanical systems. The following disciplines are covered: Steam systems Vacuum systems Ventilation systems Compressed air systems Throughout these 2 years apprentices undertake an NVQ level2 in Performing Engineering Operations and also study at college to gain a level 2 Technical Certificate. This is in preparation for the third year where they put the first two years of their apprenticeship into practice when they join AWE’s maintenance sections to further enhance their skills.

Course information

Name: Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship at Level 2 (EAL) Qualification title: NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is by a variety of methods but primarily as on the job assessment of competence. During the academy phase of training assessment of practical skills via work produced in our workshops; on-site competence assessment of complex 'real' work is undertaken. Examinations and assignments are used for theory qualifications. Awarding EMTA Awards Ltd Created 20100518 08:32:48 Updated 20150115 08:29:07

Entry requirements

All core equipment required is supplied by AWE e.g. PPE Equipment required All core equipment required is supplied by AWE e.g. PPE

Provider

AWE PLC
careers@awe.co.uk
0118 982 9000
http://www.awe.co.uk/careers/

Address

The Skills Academy, Building C9.1
Aldermaston Town: READING County:SOUTH EAST ENGLAND