Level 2 Apprenticeship in Land-Based Service Engineering
Type: Apprenticeship
Duration: Up to 24 months
The Course
As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, knowledge and behaviours within the land-based engineering industry. You will earn a wage and be released to study during your working week.
Your will work on a diverse range of tasks and machinery, this may be agriculture or ground care. You need to a strong work ethic and positive attitude, be able to employ a logical approach to problem solving and aim to improve quality, adapt to different situations, and have the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. You may have to work irregular hours.
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What You Study
- Health and safety
- Identification and application of tools and equipment
- Operating principles of machinery and equipment
- Preparation of new and second-hand machinery
- Pre-inspection of machinery
- Routine servicing and maintenance
- Preparation of equipment for repair, repair and post repair
- Routine machine operation and system testing
- Thermal joining of metals and materials
- Record keeping.
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Entry Requirements
Appropriate employment in the Land-Based Engineering industry.
It is preferable candidates have a minimum GCSE grade D/3 in English and Maths.
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Progression
You may progress to a higher-level apprenticeship or course at the college. You may be offered a higher-level role e.g. assistant engineering technician, in your workplace.
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Careers
Typical careers include Agricultural Service Engineer or Technician, Outdoor Power Equipment Service Engineer, Plant and Equipment Service Engineer.
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How To Apply
Application is through our online application form or by the Common Application Process (CAP).
