Start Date
- September 2023, Apprenticeship
Summary
Land Based Service Engineers will typically work on the employer’s premises under supervision and where appropriate and safe to do so, on their own initiative. They work on a diverse range of tasks and machinery, plant and equipment specific to their sector within the Land Based Engineering industry.
These may include performing routine service and maintenance operations in accordance with manufacturer’s schedules and employer’s instructions; The preparation of equipment for repair such as, cleaning, dismantling and reassembly of machinery and their component parts in accordance with procedures or written briefs; Conducting routine machine operation and systems testing; Handing over machinery, plant and equipment to the control and use of others in the workplace.
These operations typically take place under the supervision of a senior technician in the workplace or on the customer’s site, in which case work may be undertaken outdoors. The nature of the job role presents challenges ranging from routine maintenance to the repair of elementary mechanical faults. This requires a diverse blend of skills, industry underpinning knowledge and the disciplines required for environmental and safe working practice.
There are three course pathways for this apprenticeship: Agricultural, Outdoor Power Equipment (ground-care), or Fixed Plant & Equipment. The pathway will be chosen depending on the nature of the organisation you are working in.
Please note that this course will take place at our Easton Campus
Why Our College?
Industry standard facilities
Learn in our engineering workshops using advanced machinery and technology.
£14bn industry
The UK agritech sector contributes £14.3 billion to the UK economy.
Future proof your skills
Our courses are constantly adapting to incorporate modern farming techniques, ensuring you have the relevant skills for your future career.
Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade 4/c in Maths and English (Language or Literature) or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
A basic understanding of ICT is preferred
In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the qualification.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded with a Level 2 Land Based Service Engineering Apprenticeship Standard, which includes the following;
Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Land Based Engineering Operations
If not previously achieved, Level 1-2 in English & Maths
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Assessment
Knowledge Test: assessed by an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), this test will consist of multiple-choice questions on a computer-based platform. Provisions can be made for paper-based assessments to be made available if reasonable adjustments require this.
Practical Tasks: assessed over 1 day by an Independent End Point Assessor (IEPA), this assessment will holistically assess skills, knowledge and behaviours acquired throughout the Apprenticeship.
Presentation and Professional Interview: assessed by an IEPA following the skills test, to confirm the learners understanding and to obtain further evidence of knowledge. It will extend and amplify the ability demonstrated in the Skills Test.
Progression
The impact of this course should support a learner’s progression which may include:
Level 3 Land Based Engineering Technician
Career Progression
The impact of this course should support a learner’s progression which may include:
Continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector.
Fees
Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company
For employer’s with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-18 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 19+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £900.
For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £900.
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would amount to £18,000.
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices cannot be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.
