Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Manufacturing)

This Apprenticeship gives you the training and skills required for working in the engineering industry or for progressing to further study.

Course Code: P10146
Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Other
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Engineering

Available Sessions

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

Why Study This Course

This course if for those who are employed and wish to pursue a career in either Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Maintenance or Fabrication and Welding Engineering.

You will learn about a range of engineering processes including welding, fabrication and machining.

You'll love the industry standard equipment for developing your practical skills and knowledge

Course Overview

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

Successful completion will lead to the award of a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering – Fabrication and Welding (SERC Professional Skills Centre) OR a Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Lisburn & Bangor) AND an ETA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering.

You will need:

  • to be employed within the sector and to have successfully completed EITHER the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding OR the Level 2 Skills for Work in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding

BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Subjects studied may include:

  • Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
  • Communication for Engineering Technicians
  • Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
  • Engineering Secondary & Finishing Techniques
  • Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems & Devices
  • Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering
  • Engineering Secondary and Finishing Techniques
  • Fabrication Processes & Technology
  • Selecting & Using Programmable Controllers
  • Applications of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering
  • Electronic Measurement & Testing
  • Mechanical Measurement & Inspection Techniques

C&G Level 3 Diploma in Engineering-Fabrication & Welding

  • Engineering Health and Safety
  • Engineering Principles
  • Principles of Fabrication & Welding
  • MIG Welding of Materials 
  • TIG Welding of Materials
  • Plate Work Fabrication of Materials

As a student you will spend one day/week in College and 4 days/week with your employer

As part of your Work-Based Apprenticeship, you will also be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT if you do not have a GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English, Maths or ICT/IT. These will also be delivered in your workplace with our Essential Skills Trainer Assessor.

Successful completion can lead to further study at Level 4 or Level 5

Available Sessions

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

Enquiries Information

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Available Sessions

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Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Manufacturing)
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Bangor
01/09/2025
 16
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Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Manufacturing)
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Downpatrick
01/09/2025
 10
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Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Manufacturing
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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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