Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship Level 3
Area
School Leavers ⓘThis course is also available under
Adult Learning
Apprenticeships
Subject
Engineering
Food Manufacturing
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Course Overview
You need to be employed to start an Apprenticeship. Please visit our vacancy page or if you have an employer, please ensure you add full contact details of your employer within your application. If you are unable to secure employment, you could enrol on a full-time study programme and transfer to an Apprenticeship at a later date. Please apply for a full-time course as your second option.
For those who are looking for an engineering position in the food manufacturing industry, an Apprenticeship is a hands-on work-based route.
We are the only college delivering this Standard in the South West of England. The course is approved by the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink. We have dedicated resources specific to the food and drink sector and all course content is contextualised within the sector.
Unitsof study may include:
- Mechanical maintenance
- Electrical maintenance
- Welding
- Machining
- Materials
- Fluid power
- Automation
- Maths
- Thermodynamics
- 18th Edition
- Safety and behaviours such as HACCP
Learners will be expected to wear the following mandatory PPE/RPE in the BTC workshops when carrying out welding activities:
- TIG/MMA welding gloves
- Leather apron
- Head mounted welding screens
- Air fed welding screens (Loaned and available on a first come first served basis)
- Safety glasses
- Ear plugs
- Safety boots
- Proban overalls
- A P3 Respiratory protection which protects against welding fumes.
PPE/RPE which is brought in by learners for use in our workshops will be checked to ensure it is suitable for welding related activities.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed through a variety of methods including:
- Practical assessments
- Written projects
- Practical projects
- Written questions
- Exams
- Workplace observations
There is an ‘End Point Assessment’ in the final year of the Apprenticeship.
Progression Options
Successful completion of this Apprenticeship can lead to a great career and could be the first step to becoming a Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager or Factory Manager.
Course Summary
| Course Title | Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship Level 3 |
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| Entry Requirements |
You need five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, basic communication skills and |
| Attendance Requirements | In the first year the majority of time will be spent attending college (up to 130 days) and ythe remainder in the workplace. This will give a broad base of new skills to take back to the workplace in years 2 and 3 when College attendance is one day per week. |
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Spotlight
The facilities are amazing, and working on and with industry-level software and equipment has been the perfect preparation for a Degree Apprenticeship and career in the engineering industry.
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