Level 2 Traineeship in Land Based Engineering

This Traineeship is for students who may wish to work in agricultural engineering, this course covers technical knowledge and practical skills.


Academic Year: 2023/24

Course Code: 10776

Campus: Downpatrick, Lisburn

Study Type: Full-Time

Education Level Further Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Lisburn
04/09/2023

Course Overview

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

Course Modules

IMI Level 2 Diploma in Land-based Technology

Modules may include:

  • Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety within a Land-based Engineering Work Area 
  • Applying Mechanical Principles 
  • Understand how to Use, Service and Maintain Tools and Equipment 
  • Material Preparation, Shaping and Assembling 
  • Carry out Servicing and Maintenance on Land-based Equipment 

Ideal If:
You would like a career in agricultural engineering.  Land-based engineers work to solve problems using a combination of scientific, technical and engineering knowledge. This course deals with the maintenance and repair of a range of mechanised equipment used in agriculture and other land based industries.

You'll Learn:
  • How to apply mechanical principles and understand how to use, service and maintain tools and equipment. 
  • You'll also learn about preparation, shaping and assembling.  

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

You'll Love:

That this course will provide you with relevant practical training, working with agricultural equipment in our workshops.

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.

You'll Progress:
Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to the Level 3 qualification in Land Based Engineering under the apprenticeship programme if you secure employment or alternatively to FE at Level 3.

You'll Need:

4 GCSEs grades D-G, including at least Grade D in Maths and Grade E in English or Essential Skills Level 1 in Literacy & Numeracy.

*Entry criteria may be subject to change.

Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Lisburn
04/09/2023

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Further Education

Further Education

If you have just completed your GCSEs, Further Education is most likely the option for you. FE covers qualifications from entry to higher level qualifications such as Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, NVQ, BTEC and Apprenticeships.

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Available Sessions

The following sessions are available to apply for:

Course Type Title Campus Start Spaces Apply or get more information
FT
FE
Level 2 Traineeship in Land Based Engineering
Y10776LF1A

Lisburn

04/09/2023

15

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