Land-based Engineering Apprenticeship

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LOCATION & START DATE
Bicton College - as required
LEVEL
Level 2 Levels Explained
DURATION
2 Years
LEARNING AREA
Land-based Engineering & Technology Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Work-based

Course information

We work with a wide range of local and regional employers providing apprenticeship training for land-based engineering. Whether that is farm machinery or grounds keeping on an estate or resort.

To follow the apprenticeship route and earn while you learn, you will need to find a company with an element of land-based engineering to employ you. The majority of your time will be spent in the workplace with one day a week at college learning theory and the latest maintenance and repair techniques. To become fully qualified you must complete the Level 3 qualification.

There are numerous machines available in this sector and your career could see you working on precision farming machinery, carrying out a variety of tasks: the construction and maintenance of mechatronics, remote sensors, robotic systems and farming automation; designing, installing and maintaining dairy equipment; maintaining and repairing grounds care machinery on golf courses or football grounds, off-road vehicles such as AVTs used by land owners and farmer on larger estates, forestry equipment such as chainsaws and timber production plants or food technology manufacturing plant operations and repairs.

There has never been a better time to apply for a Land-based service Engineer apprenticeship. The land-based engineering sector is technologically advancing at a fascinating rate, encompassing systems such as precision farming aids like satellite guidance, telematics, electronic controls and driverless technology. Skilled engineers are in high demand and a land-based engineering apprenticeship is your way into this industry.

For further information on apprenticeships and careers within land-based engineering, visit www.landbasedengineering.com  

This apprenticeship route allows you to tailor your learning to suit your job and the skills required.

To be eligible for entry, applicants must have achieved at least a Grade 4 in either GCSE Maths or English, with a minimum Grade 3 in the other subject. Additionally, three further GCSEs at Grade 3 or above are required. Applicants must be employed in a relevant role and have good practical skills, be able to follow technical drawings and work carefully and methodically.

An engineering advanced apprenticeship, or further full-time study such as our Land-based Engineering Diploma.

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