Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Land Based Engineering

This course provides practical training and technical skills in maintaining and repairing machinery used in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. It covers a range of equipment, from tractors to plant machinery, helping apprentices develop expertise in diagnostics, servicing, and repair. Ideal for those students who have completed GCSEs and are wanting to pursue a career in this field.

P10253

Lisburn

Full-Time

Further Education

Motor Vehicle

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

Hands-on Experience: The apprenticeship gives you practical skills by working with a range of machinery used in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture, making you job-ready from day one.

Growing Industry: The land-based engineering sector is essential to the success of agriculture and other industries, offering stable career opportunities in a field that's always in demand.

Earn While You Learn: You’ll gain valuable skills and earn a wage while completing the apprenticeship, so you can avoid student debt and get real-world experience at the same time.

Career Progression: The qualification opens doors to various roles such as a service engineer, machinery technician, or workshop supervisor, with opportunities for further specialization or advancement.

Overall, it’s a great choice if you’re interested in machinery, outdoor work, and making a tangible impact in a growing industry.

Course Overview

The Level 2 Apprenticeship lasts for 2 years. Students will attend their place of work for 4 days per week and college for 1 day (7 hours) per week. Learning is of a both a practical nature and theory based.

Combining on-the-job experience with classroom learning, this apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing industry.

Please note, you must secure your own employer prior to enrolment.

You will need:

an employer AND
5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including at least Grade F in English and Maths. However to help you succeed on the course it is preferable if you have a minimum of Grade D in Math and English

Year 1 Modules

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
Perform Thermal Joining and Cutting Processes
Service and Repair Cooling and Lubrication Systems
Service and Repair Electrical Systems on Land-based Equipment

Year 2 Modules

Service and Repair Braking Systems on Land-based Equipment
Service and Repair Wheeled and Tracked Steering Systems on Land-based Equipment
Service and Repair Tyres and tracks on Land based
Service and Repair Land-based Cutting and mowing Equipment
Service and Repair Pneumatics Systems and Components for Land-based Equipment
Service and Repair Electrical Systems on Land-based Equipment
Service and Repair Hydraulic Systems and Components on Land-based Equipment
Maintain and develop personal performance
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Successful completion of this programme will enable you to progress to employment or the Level 3 Apprenticeship Land-Based Engineering.

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn.

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Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces	Apply or get more information
Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Land Based Engineering Y10253LF1A-25/26-FT	Lisburn	01/09/2025	18		More Info
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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.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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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