Apprenticeship Engineering and Manufacturing - Engineering Fitter - Level 3

How to Apply

Runs at

Stephenson Campus

Level

Level 3

Mode

Full-Time
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Runs at

Stephenson Campus

Level

Level 3

Mode

Full-Time
Enquire
The purpose of an Engineering Fitter 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. To produce or re-furbish the components fitters will interpret drawings/specifications and plan their work, 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 make adjustments 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 clients premises - this may include hazardous environments.

  • What will I learn?

    Lv2 Diploma in Engineering Operatives (Skills) 4 optional units

    Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements

     

    Working Efficiently and Effectively in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering

     

    Using and Communicating Technical Information

     

    Producing Components Using Hand fitting Techniques

     

    Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment

     

    Maintaining fluid power systems 

     

    Maintaining electrical equipment/systems

     

    Producing CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system

     

    Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

     

    Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace

     

    Communications for Engineering Technicians

     

    Mathematics for Engineering Technicians 

     

    Engineering Project 

     

    Mechanical Principles of Engineering Systems 

     

    Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials  

     

    Applications of mechanical systems in engineering  

     

    Computer Aided Design (CAD) Techniques  

     

    Engineering Maintenance Procedures and Techniques 

     

    Features and Applications of Electrical Machines  

     

    Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices 

     
  • How will I learn?
    Our industry experienced staff will share with you their knowledge and experience of working in the engineering sector. They will use many different types of exciting interactive teaching methods to ensure your preferred method of learning is covered. You will experience classroom based learning as well as workshop based learning on industry standard equipment.
  • How will I be assessed?
    Throughout the course you will be assessed by practical tasks in college, written assignments and work placed assessments/tasks. There will be an end point assessment conducted by engineering experts outside college. This will include project report, including evidence and questioning, graded fail, pass or distinction. A multiple choice test, graded fail or pass. And a professional discussion, graded fail, pass or distinction. End-point assessment graded: fail, pass, or distinction.
  • Where could this course lead to?
    Successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to Higher Education courses or a Higher Apprenticeship at level 4 or 5.
  • What qualifications or experience do I need?
    GCSE Grade 9-5 Maths and English (certificates to be seen by lecturer and Functional Skills tutors for exemption purposes). You will also need a job in the sector in which you have a contract of employment.
  • How long is the course?
    The course is planned over 36 months, in addition to 3 months for the EPA phase.