Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics)

This is an intermediate level electrical/mechatronic engineering apprenticeship programme for students who have completed a 2-year Level 2 AppNI programme, and will take 2 years to complete. This course is for you if you are employed and wish to pursue a career in either Maintenance or Mechatronics Engineering.

Course Code: P11249
Campus: Bangor, Lisburn
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Engineering

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

You will use industry standard machinery to develop your practical skills as well as learning a range of engineering topics including electrical, pneumatics and PLCs.

This is an intermediate level electrical/mechatronic engineering apprenticeship programme for students who have completed a 2-year Level 2 AppNI programme, and will take 2 years to complete. Alternatively, this is a 3-year intermediate apprenticeship programme aimed at new apprentices who have already achieved GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or Essentials Skills Level 2 qualifications in Communication and/or Literacy.

Course Overview

This course aims to develop practical skills and knowledge which are essential for working in the engineering industry.

Level 3 programme - 2 years 

This programme is for students who have already completed the 2-year Level 2 AppNI Engineering programme.

Successful completion will lead to the award of:

A Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) AND

An ETCAL NVQ Level 3 in a pathway determined by your employer.

Level 3 (Level 2 en-route) programme - 3 years

Successful completion will lead to the award of:

An ETCAL NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations (in Year 1);

A Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) AND

An ETCAL NVQ Level 3 in a pathway determined by your employer.

You will need:

  • to be employed by a SERC approved engineering employer AND EITHER
  • to have achieved 5 GCSEs (including at least Grade C in English and Maths OR Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication & Numeracy)

OR

completed a Level 2 AppNI programme in Engineering

The following Pearson BTEC Level 3 modules will be taken:

  • Health & Safety In The Engineering Workplace
  • Communications For Engineering Technicians
  • Mathematics For Engineering Technicians
  • Selecting And Using Programmable Controllers
  • Principles & App. Of Elec. Devices & Circuit
  • Electronic Measurement And Testing
  • Three-Phase Motors And Drives
  • Industrial Robot Technology
  • Microprocessor Systems And Applications

The ETCAL NVQ Level 3 qualification will be completed in your workplace and the units will be decided by your employer.

If on the 3-year en-route programme you will also complete ETCAL NVQ Level 2 in Year 1 in the college - the units will relate to electrical & mechatronic workshop skills.

You will also study Essential Skills to Level 2 in ICT unless you have already completed an equivalent ICT qualification at GCSE level or higher (Grade C or above).

As a student, you will spend 1 day/week in college and the other 4 days/week with your employer.

Successful completion of this programme will enable you to apply to progress to a Higher Level Apprenticeship dependent on meeting the entry requirements.

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.

Enquiries Information

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Available Sessions

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Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics)
Y11249BF1A-25/26-FT
Bangor
01/09/2025
 11
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Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics) (L2 En route)
Y11249BF1B-25/26-FT
Bangor
01/09/2025
 10
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Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Electrical/Mechatronics)
Y11249LF1B-25/26-FT
Lisburn
01/09/2025
 11
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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.

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