Engineering

Course Overview

Completing an apprenticeship in Engineering with Kendal College will give you the opportunity to train on the job, being taught by industry-leading specialists, while becoming qualified and of course, earning a wage. Our industry-standard workshops provide an environment to develop skills that are responsive to the sector and prepare you for a career in the vibrant engineering industry. You will maintain the safety, integrity and effective operation of plant and equipment in one or more of the following Industries that are part of or have activities that are part of the broader national infrastructure Engineering Sector: the electricity-generating environment, which may use a range of different fuels including coal, gas, nuclear, wind and other renewable sources; telecommunications power plants; oil and gas refining; nuclear waste reprocessing; processing and production of chemicals; pharmaceuticals; human and animal food; cosmetics; petrochemicals; sewerage and the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas.

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeships.

Topics Covered

Apprentices will learn:

• Operating and maintaining plant and equipment
• Finding and fixing faults in plant and equipment
• Assessing and testing plant and equipment
• Environmental, health and safety law, regulations and standards
• Engineering theory and principles relevant to their role
• Interpreting technical specifications and documents
• Specialist skills in electrics, mechanics, control and instrumentation, wind turbines, or plant operations

As an Electrical/Mechanical Technician Apprentice, you will work on various types of plant and equipment commonly found throughout the Engineering Industry sectors, you can expect to migrate through these sectors during the course of your careers. Depending on the sector that you are employed in there may be subtle differences in terms of the composition and application of the plant and equipment. However, the fundamental principles of operation will be the same regardless of the engineering sector.

To support the business and operational requirements of modern integrated engineered production plant and services, you will need to apply a range of conventional skills and knowledge to undertake engineering activities on a selection of electromechanical and process control plant, systems and equipment.

You will be expected to undertake installation, testing, servicing, removal, replacement, maintenance and repair of a range of equipment, sometimes complex, as part of planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes. They may also undertake decommissioning activities when a plant is being removed from service.

Delivery

You will attend college one day per week and receive visits from the trainer throughout your employment. Additional time for Functional Skills studies if required.

Assessment

Apprentice will study for the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour as detailed in the Apprenticeship Standard. Apprentices will have achieved a minimum Level 2 English and maths if not already achieved. Satisfactory completion of a formal training plan as agreed with the apprentice by the employer. Sufficient evidence in the form of a portfolio to allow the apprentice to consistently demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours as described in the standard.

The end-point assessment includes:

• Knowledge assessment
• A final observation of practical work
• A technical interview, based upon an evidence portfolio which will include all evidence of practical observations, progress reviews and work activities

As part of the apprenticeship framework, reviews are completed every 12 weeks by the assessor where the apprentice, assessor and employer discuss progress.

Start Date

September

Duration

36 to 42 months

Course Overview

Engineering design and draughtspersons produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in industrial and commercial construction. Typically, jobholders work in a wide range of industries of national importance, including power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, food and drink processing.

Jobholders are based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations. They are required to understand on-site hazards and health and safety requirements.

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeships. This will typically include a requirement for a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above (or equivalent qualifications).

Topics Covered

This programme is offered over five main disciplines within the occupation of Engineering Design and Draughtsperson. An apprentice gains an understanding across all these disciplines and will typically specialise in one or more:

• Electrical Design and Draughtsperson
• Control and Instrumentation Design and Draughtsperson
• Mechanical Design and Draughtsperson
• Piping Design and Draughtsperson
• Structural Design and Draughtsperson

Apprentices will learn:

• Relevant national and industry health and safety requirements
• Company management systems, policies and procedures
• Document management and change control
• Engineering codes and standards
• Common engineering principles and the application of maths and science to engineering
• Fundamentals of engineering drawing and design
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, its appropriate application including 2D and 3D modelling
• Understand the impact of relevant factors that are important to the design, e.g. the context in which you are working, the materials, components, assemblies, cost, quality, safety, security, risk, environmental impact, ergonomics, aesthetics, the end-use and purpose of the design
• Manufacturing and/or construction methods as appropriate to the specific disciplines Relevance and application of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Delivery

You will attend college one day per week and receive visits from the trainer throughout your employment. Additional time for Functional Skills studies if required.

Assessment

• On the programme, assessment is BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering
• Endpoint assessment

As part of the apprenticeship, reviews are completed every 12 weeks by the Apprenticeship Facilitator, where the apprentice, facilitator and employer discuss progress.

Performance in the End Point Assessment will determine the overall apprenticeship standard grade.

Start Date

September

Duration

The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 42 months.

Course Overview

The main responsibility of an engineering fitter is to produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment, or systems, to the required specification. For example, turbines, cranes, gearboxes, production lines, rigs, and platforms. Fitters may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation background. To produce or re-furbish the components fitters will interpret drawings/specifications and plan their work, for example ensuring they have the right tools, equipment, and resources to complete the task to the required specification. Fitters are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge. On completion of the task a fitter will hand over the product and prepare the work area for the next task by checking equipment meets the standards required to operate. They may be based in a workshop or client’s premises - this may include hazardous environments.

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeships.

Topics Covered

Topic covered include:

• Interpreting and following drawings/diagrams and/or specifications for required component or assembly
• Planning work activity, including resources, equipment, and tooling
• Producing individual components, for example, keys, pipework, threading, wiring looms, interfacing parts, motors, wiring cables
• Re-furbishing components
• Assembling components to produce equipment, machine, or system - in full or part
• Quality checking and adjusting components or assembly against a required specification; for example, testing and calibrating
• Identifying and resolving problems with components or assembly; fault diagnosis
• Handing over completed components or assembly, which may include storage and commissioning
• Re-instating work area and equipment
• Contributing to continuous improvement in component production or assembly

Engineering Fitters must comply with statutory regulations and organisation safety requirements including any environmental compliance procedures and systems; Identify hazards and hazardous situations; Prepare the work area and equipment; Obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions; Extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation; carry out the engineering activities in line with their job role; Carry quality checks as required; working with minimum supervision either individually or as part of a team and will be responsible for their own actions and for the quality and accuracy and timely delivery of the work they undertake.

Delivery

This will be negotiated with your employer but will likely require a dedicated delivery of one day per week and receive visits from the trainer throughout your employment. Additional time for Functional Skills studies if required.

Assessment

Apprentice will study for the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour as detailed in the Apprenticeship Standard. Apprentices will have achieved a minimum level 2 English and maths if not already achieved. Satisfactory completion of a formal training plan as agreed with the apprentice by the employer. Sufficient evidence in the form of a portfolio to allow the apprentice to consistently demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours as described in the standard.

The end-point assessment includes:

1. A multiple-choice test
2. An observation of practise undertaken in the workplace
3. An evidence portfolio completed by the apprentice with an interview

As part of the apprenticeship framework, reviews are completed every 12 weeks by the assessor where progress is discussed by the apprentice, assessor and employer.

Start Date

Roll-on/roll-off

Duration

The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 42 months.

Course Overview

This Apprenticeship is suitable for Employees in large and small engineering and manufacturing organisations providing products and services throughout a wide range of sectors, such as Automotive, Aerospace/Airworthiness, Chemical Processing, Land Systems, Marine, Maritime Defence, Materials Manufacturers and their respective supply chains. Apprentices will develop the knowledge and skills to enable them to provide specialist technical support for engineers, so that organisations can develop, produce or test new/existing products, processes, or procedures to meet a customer specification in terms of quality, cost and delivery, as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Entry Requirements

This Higher Apprenticeship is aimed at those with A-levels or those who have already completed a 3 Engineering programme.

Topics Covered

Health and Safety requirements, risk assessments, compliance with company procedures, internal and/or Supplier Quality Notifications, programme initiatives, product introduction and/or existing product modifications, financial planning or costing analysis, reports measuring Key Performance Indicators for data management activities, project management tools. The HNC in Engineering is a mandatory element of this apprenticeship programme.

Delivery

1 day per week in college

Assessment

• Assignment based
• Observation with questioning
• Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence

Performance in the End Point Assessment will determine the overall apprenticeship standard grade

Duration

30 months