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Apprenticeship Standard Engineering Fitter Level 3
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If you are interested in an Apprenticeship, you will pay no course fees.
More information about this Course
Introduction
This occupation is found in manufacturing and process sectors. The broad purpose of the occupation is to produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems, to the required specification. For example, turbines, cranes, gearboxes, production lines, rigs and platforms. Fitters may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation bias or operate across multiple disciplines depending on the type of assembly. To produce or re-furbish the components fitters will interpret drawings/specifications and plan their work, for example ensuring they have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task to the required specification. Fitters are required to check their work against quality standards and adjust as required based on their knowledge. On completion of the task a fitter will hand over the product and prepare the work area for the next task by checking equipment meets the standards required to operate. They may be based in a workshop or client’s premises - this may include hazardous environments.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation typically interacts with line managers/supervisors; depending on the size of the employer and nature of the work they may work as part of a team of fitters or independently. They may interact with personnel in other functions for example installation and maintenance engineers, health & safety and quality assurance personnel, as well as internal or external customers.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for completion of their work to the required specification and deadlines, in line with quality, health & safety and environmental regulations and requirements, with minimum supervision.
Off the Job Training
A key requirement of an Apprenticeship is Off-the-job training. This must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s contracted hours, over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training period. Off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and must take place within the apprentice’s normal working hours.
The new learning must be documented and reflected on through the Learner Journal on their e-portfolio.
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Entry Requirements
Level 2 English and Maths and either an engineering related qualification, an
interest, or aptitude for engineering. The Apprentice will need to be in a
relevant role and show a willingness to undertake the knowledge, skills and
behaviours required.
Apprentices may be required to attend an interview and undertake relevant
skills assessments.
Once they have been accepted on to the programme all apprentices will be
required to attend a Lincoln College Induction. Apprentices will require access
to a tablet/computer to access their e-portfolio.
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Assessment and Progression
On program learning will be supported by an engineering work-based assessor and our experienced college lecturing team. They will be assessed in the workplace across a broad range of duties closely mapped to the KSB’s above. In addition to this they must also complete their mandatory qualifications which are found below:
• An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification.
• Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment.
End Point Assessment
Apprentices must complete:
• Assessment method 1 – project: report including evidence, and questioning
• Assessment method 2 – multiple choice test
• Assessment method 3 – professional discussion supported by portfolio of evidence
Assessment method 1 – project: report including evidence, and questioning
The purpose of the project is to assess the apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours in a way that closely relates to their day-to-day responsibilities. Apprentices must conduct a project based on an engineering fitter activity undertaken during their EPA period, relevant to their workplace and under the supervision of a technical expert from their employer. Following the activity, the apprentice must compile a report. The report must contain evidence from the completed activity as annexes. The Independent Assessor will question the apprentices about the content of the report and evidence.
Assessment method 2 - multiple choice test
The purpose of the multiple-choice test is to assess the apprentice’s depth of understanding in the knowledge elements that may not naturally occur during the observation. The multiple-choice test will usually be computer based and taken on-line; a paper-based version will be available if required. It will consist of 30 multiple choice questions. The questions must relate to the underpinning knowledge and must be varied.
Assessment Method 3 – Professional Discussion
The purpose of the professional discussion is to determine the extent to which the apprentice understands the requirements of his/her role as defined by the standard and to explore them through discussion. The professional discussion (supported by a portfolio of evidence) shall be a face-to-face session involving the apprentice and the end-point assessor. The portfolio will be used as a source of evidence by which apprentices can exemplify their responses to questions asked by the assessor. Modern communication software applications may be used but it is the responsibility of the EPAO to ensure the application and the infrastructures are fit for purpose so as not to disadvantage the apprentice whilst assuring quality and standardisation are not compromised.
Qualifications
• Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
• Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment.
Progression
Apprentices who complete this apprenticeship will be classed as “Time Served Engineers” and as such opportunities within engineering are wide and varied. They may take on a promotion at their employers or look to develop their career in other areas of the UK or overseas. They may also choose to continue with their education and study engineering on a HNC/HND program or a degree.
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Fees
As an Apprentice, you will pay no course fees. However, your employer may
have to pay towards your training as well as providing you with a wage. All
Apprentices must receive a minimum wage of £4.81 per hour within their first
year of training from their employer, although they can, and often do, pay
more.
In the second and subsequent years of an Apprenticeship programme, the
national
minimum wage for your age would apply.
If you are an employer
and want to find out more information regarding
employer contributions and
any further costs related to the Apprenticeship
programme, please contact
our dedicated Apprenticeship team at
employers@lincolncollege.ac.uk
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