30/12/2010

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Apprenticeship

This Engineering Apprenticeship offers training in building electrical and electronic circuits using practical skills using various hand tools and testing equipment. Training could include producing electrical and electronic drawings using computer aided design (CAD).

WHO THE QUALIFICATION IS FOR?

This qualification would be appropriate for anyone aged 16-24 with an interest in electrical or electronic engineering and is seeking, or already has employment with a local employer. (Funding is also available for adults who are already in employment and working in an appropriate sector).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should preferably have GCSE's Maths and English and an interest in engineering. Acceptance onto the programme will be subject to successfully completing an initial assessment and interview.

EMPLOYMENT

We will help you secure a suitable position with a local employer who will support you throughout your Apprenticeship and pay you a wage. This will be negotiated with your employer at the start of your Apprenticeship

ASSESSMENT

The NVQ will be assessed through a combination of observations of your performance; evidence collected during day or block release to OTC and in the workplace and knowledge questions.

PROGRESSION

Candidates who complete this qualification can progress onto an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering

HOW DO I APPLY?

If you are interested then you can apply online or contact our Recruitment department, who will be happy to discuss the programme with you and answer any questions you may have. Our contact details are:

OTC
Lees Road
Lees
Oldham
OL4 1JP

Tel: 0161 624 5360

Framework Requirements

NVQ2 consists of 3 mandatory units and 3 optional units totalling between 46 and 58 credits

Examples of MANDATORY UNITS

Working safely in an engineering environment.
Working efficiently and effectively in engineering.
Using and communicating technical information.

Examples of OPTIONAL UNITS

The remaining 3 optional units are selected to be the most useful for you and your employer and can range from electrical and electronics to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Computer Aided Design (CAD). If necessary units can be chosen from other areas including machining, fitting, fabrication and welding.

KEY/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Five key skills are: Application of Number, Communication and ICT at Level 1 or 2, which are English, Mathematics and computer literacy based. You may be exempt from these, dependant on the GCSE grades you gained in English and Mathematics and ICT. Plus the wider key skills Working With Others and Improving Own Learning Performance at Level 2.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2

Technical Certificates ensure that you have the requisite knowledge and understanding of the theory behind the subject you are studying.

ERR INDUCTION WORKBOOK

This ensures an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of both the employee and employer.