Level 2 Traineeship in Engineering
This Traineeship aims to provide you with the practical skills and knowledge essential to working within the engineering industry.
The Traineeship programme will allow participants to achieve a full Level 2 qualification and will comprise the following key elements:
A main vocational based qualification
Vocational skills development
Transversal and digital skills
Work placement
Literacy and numeracy qualifications at Level 2 (may include GCSE qualifications in English and mathematics)
Additional qualifications deemed necessary for work within a sector e.g. Health and Safety, manual handling
Modules may include:
Manufacturing Engineering (Bangor, Lisburn and Downpatrick campuses)
- Working in Engineering
- Principles of Engineering Technology
- Principles of Manufacturing Technology
- Machine Components using Milling Techniques (Lisburn only)
- Machine Components Using Turning Techniques
- Fabrication Sheet Metalwork
- Welding by MIG Process (Bangor and Downpatrick only)
Fabrication and Welding Engineering (Nutts Corner campus)
- Principles of Engineering Technology
- Principles of Fabrication and Welding Technology
- Welding by MIG process
- Welding by TIG process
- Fabricating Thick Plate, Bar and Sections
CNC Pathway (Bangor campus only)
- Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
- Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
- Using and Communicating Technical Information
- Preparing and Using CNC Milling Machines
- Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
- Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations
- Preparing and Using Milling Machines
- Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies
- Preparing and Using Semi-automatic MIG, MAG and Flux cored arc Welding Equipment
- TIG Welding
Mechatronic (Bangor, Lisburn and Downpatrick campuses)
- Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
- Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
- Using and Communicating Technical Information
- General Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications
- General Maintenance Engineering Applications
- Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
- Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations
- Preparing and Using Milling Machines
- Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies
- Preparing and Using Semi-automatic MIG, MAG and Flux cored arc Welding Equipment
- TIG Welding
About Engineering techniques and principles, how to use lathes, milling machines, welding equipment and produce mechanical drawings using a CAD system.
Developing your wider skills: as well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, the Traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including: Problem solving, Teamwork, Communication, Time management, Entrepreneurship
The industry standard machinery in our workshops giving you practical experience.
Project Based Learning will also be a key feature of Traineeships. This is a dynamic approach to learning in which you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers. With this type of active and engaged learning, you will be inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects you are studying and develop a wide range of hands-on skills.
4 GCSEs grade D-G, including grade D in maths and grade D in English or equivalent.
Applicants that have not obtained the above grades may be eligible to enrol as an Introductory Trainee. Please contact us for further information.
*Entry criteria subject to change.
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