Advanced Selection Preferences

What do the levels mean?

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Level 7

Entry requirements:

Generally at least 4 GCSEs at A*-G (or equivalent), although some courses may require no formal qualifications. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

Level 1 qualifications

Progression:

Further courses at Level 1 or 2

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-D or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 2, NVQ Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Progression:

Level 3 course, Advanced Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-C (English and Maths preferred) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction Level. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 3 (and Extended Level 3), NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Progression:

Higher Education: Degree/HND/HNC, NVQ Level 4, Higher Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 3 qualification

Duration:

1 or 2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

HNC, CertHE, NVQ Level 4 or Higher Apprenticeship

Progression:

BTEC Level 5 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 4 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 5 Diploma, DipHE, NVQ Level 5, HND or Foundation Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 6 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 5 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BA (Honours) Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 7 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 6 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 7 Diploma

Progression:

Employment

Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.

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Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering

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Who is the course suitable for?

This course is designed to cover a diverse range of both practical and theoretical modern engineering practices. It is a qualification developed in conjunction with employers and is aimed to provide an attractive range of study areas to get you one step ahead in your career as an Engineer in many disciplines. If your current role involves quality control or CNC, or you are a manufacturing or design engineer, this course will enable you to progress your career to a higher technical level, potentially into a supervisory capacity.

What is required to join this course?

- 5 GCSEs grade A*-C including Maths and English or the equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 in Engineering (Performing Engineering Operations)
AND
- Successful College interview/assessment

What will I learn, how will I be assessed and what qualifications will I achieve?

You will have the opportunity to study:
- Maintenance engineering principles
- General maintenance techniques
- Electrical and electronic principles
- Engineering and environmental health and safety

How will the course be taught?

Apprentices learn and develop skills through a mixture of lessons, demonstrations, assignments and practical tasks in the College workshops. In addition your practical skills will be assessed in the workplace. There are a vast amount of units to choose from within the engineering framework, and learners will work on units to suit their job role.

What are the career/progression opportunities?

- Higher Education/University, such as HNC/HND in Engineering
- Various roles within a number of engineering-based industries requiring a higher level of skills and knowledge

How to enrol and about reduced fees?

To enrol on a course, please drop in to our Admissions department at the main site, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, and one of our advisors will be pleased to help you. Alternatively you can telephone (023) 8091 1299.

Payment is accepted by cheque, credit or debit card at the time of enrolment.

Course Dates

Course DescriptionCourse CodeSession CodeVenueStart DateWhenWksFeesApply Online
Advanced Apprenticeship in EngineeringEGAAV3EGEC3EC12/09/2011-0APPLY

 

The college wishes to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the DDA (as amended by the Special Educational Needs & Disability Act 2001). If you have a disability please contact the Additional Learning Support Department team on 023 8091 1235/1210.

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For further information telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit www.eastleigh.ac.uk