MAPS Engineering
Apprenticeship in Engineering - Programme Overview
Why do I need an Apprenticeship?
The apprenticeship in Engineering provides the best possible preparation to achieving trained operator/semi-skilled status within the industry. It may where appropriate provide positive progression to an Advanced Apprenticeship These are some of the occupations that the apprenticeship is suitable for; electrical and electronics engineering assembly, mechanical engineering, maintenance engineering, materials engineering and installation.
What are the qualifications?
Successful achievement of the Apprenticeship consists of attaining the NVQ Level 2 in an Engineering discipline, a Technical Certificate appropriate to your job role which provides the underpinning knowledge, completion of ERR workbook and 5 Key skills including Communication and Application of Number and 3 units from Performing Engineering Operations. These qualifications are together called a Framework and have been agreed by SEMTA, the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing use. Please see overleaf for details.
How much does it cost?
For learners aged 16-18 there is no charge to employer or learner, aged 19 and over there is an expectation that the employer will contribute to the costs. This will be by agreement between the employer and MAPS.
When can I start?
MAPS programmes can be started at any time throughout the year following eligibility checks for learner and employer.
How long does it last?
MAPS expect completion in 12 to 15 months depending on the learner. All learners are treated individually with target completion dates set according to experience and time given to learning.
What will MAPS do for you?
MAPS will undertake a skills scan and create an individual learning plan to assist the learner in developing the required expertise for their job. We provide regular visits to the workplace for assessment and training by fully qualified engineering assessors and certification of qualifications subject to successful completion. MAPS will provide a SEMTA Apprenticeship Completion Certificate. We also provide support to the onsite supervisors in mentoring learners.
Entry Requirements
It is the norm that apprentices are employed in a business setting. There are no formal academic qualifications required but potential learners will be expected to have the ability to achieve NVQ 2 and level 1 Key Skills.
Contact us now!
To start the programme or for more details contact François, Mike or David on:
Tel: 01582 480800
Fax: 01582 480048
e-mail: francois@mapstraining.co.uk / mike@mapstraining.co.uk / david@mapstraining.co.uk
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