It doesn't matter whether it's a bicycle, a car, an aeroplane, a PC or laptop, a mobile phone, a camera even something as simple as a pen. Light switches, televisions, boats and ships, a bridge, rockets, or a space station, the list goes on.
So ask yourself what you see yourself as, an inventor, designer or a draughtsman or perhaps the person with the ability to produce the finished product.
Engineering is broken down into four areas - Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication & Welding and Motor Vehicle. Look at the options on the menu to explore engineering further.
This is a four year apprenticeship.
Pre-requisites:- 4 GCSE's in - Maths, English, a Science and I.C.T. at grade C or better is desirable but not essential. (I.C.T. is not a mandatory subject. Another would be acceptable).
Years 1 & 2
In the first two years you will attend college 2 days a week in the first year followed by 1 day a week in the second year and work towards obtaining an NVQ level 2 in general engineering (Performing Engineering Operations - Welding & Fabrication bias).
In addition you will also work towards two technical certificates which provide you with the underpinning knowledge you will require in your chosen occupation. (ABC Level 2 & Level 3 Part 1 - Certificate Welding & Fabrication).
You will also have to complete "Key Skills" in subjects you will not have obtained at school and will be at Level 2.
AON (Application of Number)
Comms (Communications)
I.T. (Information Technology)
WWO (Working With Others)
IOLP (Improving Own Learning Performance)
Years 3 & 4
In years three and four, you will complete an NVQ level 3 in the workplace. Evidence of the jobs you do at work need to be compiled in a portfolio. Lowestoft College use an online system for capturing this evidence.
You will attend college one day a week in year three to complete the ABC Level 3 Part 2 Diploma.
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