Land-based Engineering Apprenticeships (Level 2, Level 3)
- Gelli Aur Campus
These apprenticeships provide comprehensive training in land-based engineering, offering practical experience and theoretical knowledge in a work-based learning environment. Aimed at individuals over the age of 16, these programmes enable learners to earn while they learn.
The land-based engineering industry covers a wide range of specialist vehicles and machinery used in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, groundcare, and fixed plant. Employees are expected to maintain and repair equipment, requiring good knowledge of health and safety legislation. Key areas include agricultural machinery (e.g., tractors, harvesters, quad bikes), groundcare machinery (e.g., mowers, brush cutters), forestry/arboriculture machinery (e.g., harvesters, chainsaws), fixed machinery (e.g., grain/crop processing, milking equipment), and power equipment (e.g., generators, water pumps). Apprenticeships in land-based engineering address skills gaps and provide career pathways, ensuring the industry’s future viability and growth.
Course details
- Part time
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Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Land-based Engineering Operations:
- Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety in a Land-based Engineering Work Area
- Carry Out Servicing and Maintenance on Land-based Equipment
- Service and Repair Engines and Components
Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Land-based Engineering Operations:
- Perform Thermal Joining Processes
- Service and Repair Engines and Components
- Maintain Electronic Control and Monitoring Systems on Land-based Equipment
Level 2
- Enables progression to Level 3 apprenticeship.
Level 3
- Prepares learners for advanced roles such as Diagnostic Technician or Workshop Supervisor, with opportunities for further education and training within the industry.
Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Land-based Engineering Operations:
- Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety in a Land-based Engineering Work Area
- Carry Out Servicing and Maintenance on Land-based Equipment
- Service and Repair Engines and Components
Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Land-based Engineering Operations:
- Perform Thermal Joining Processes
- Service and Repair Engines and Components
- Maintain Electronic Control and Monitoring Systems on Land-based Equipment
- Practical skills assessments in the workplace
- Completion of job cards to evidence workplace activities
- Coursework, written and oral questioning
- Work-based observations and evidence
- Regular assessments by a Training Adviser/Assessor
- Learners may need to provide their own stationery and personal equipment.
- Potential costs for educational visits arranged by the department
Level 2:
- No specific entry requirements, but prior experience and practical skills in landbased engineering are beneficial.
- Minimum of English and Maths at Grade G and Level 1 in Application of Number and Communication.
Level 3:
- Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Landbased Engineering
- Practical experience within the industry
- Minimum of five years practical experience within the industry
- 5 GCSEs (A-C) or A-levels