Level 2 Traineeship in Land Based Engineering

Ideal for students who have left school after GCSEs and who would like a career in agricultural engineering. Land-based engineers work to solve problems using a combination of scientific, technical and engineering knowledge. This course deals with the maintenance and repair of a range of mechanised equipment used in agriculture and other land based industries.

This course will provide you with relevant practical training, working with agricultural equipment in our workshops.

Project Based Learning will also be a key feature of Traineeships. ​This is a dynamic approach to learning in which you will explore real-world problems and challenges that have been developed with employers. With this type of active and engaged learning, you will be inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects you are studying and develop a wide range of hands-on skills.

Students will learn how to apply mechanical principles and understand how to use, service and maintain tools and equipment.  You'll also learn about preparation, shaping and assembling.

Developing your wider skills, as well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in your chosen area, the Traineeship will help you to develop a range of transversal skills that are important for employment including:

• problem solving and decision making
• teamwork
• communication
• time management
• entrepreneurship
• digital literacy

This 2 year programme is a mixture of practical teaching and theory based learning. 

The course will be delivered on campus 22 hours per week and will consist of:

• a professional & technical qualification equivalent to a minimum of 3 GCSEs grade C
• a Transversal Skills qualification
• Level 2 Essential Skills in numeracy and literacy or GCSE Grades A*-C in English and Maths;
• Work Based Learning
• a 2-week induction
• professional & technical skills development
• an end-point assessment
• a vocational placement (curriculum to confirm duration) organised by the College
• acquiring additional qualifications to work within a sector including Health and Safety, CSR and Manual Handling

Work placement or stimulated placement in the college is required.  

Essential Skills classes may be needed depending on GCSE Grades