Master Craftsperson Level 4 Recognition Scheme

Framework:

Master Craftsperson Level 4 Recognition Scheme

Level:

4

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This Master Craftsperson recognition scheme is for craftspeople (technicians and engineers) with a number of years’ experience to undertake training to achieve coaching and mentoring qualifications, so that they can provide support to new employees, trainees and apprentices.

Master Craftspeople are highly trained technical employees with vocational accreditation. The high quality of vocational training required to achieve this accreditation (particularly in Germany) has led to an increase in demand for Master Craftspeople across the European Union.

On completion of the scheme you will receive a coaching and/or mentoring qualification.

This Apprenticeship provides excellent preparation towards professional registration as an Engineering Technician and progression to Incorporated Engineer registration via the Degree Apprenticeship or Level 6 frameworks. It may also, where appropriate, provide progression to a range of honours degrees.

Pathway options and levels

Further information

Duration

Level 4: 18-24 months

Progression routes

Routes include:

• Internal progression to team leader or supervisory or further coaching/mentoring roles
• Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering.

• Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering at Level 6
• Higher Apprenticeship framework for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at Level
• Employment.

Qualifications

Qualifications available to this pathway includes:

• City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Mentoring
• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 4

To qualify for entry on to the Level 4 scheme, you will be required to have:

• previously completed an engineering related apprenticeship (at Level 3) in the area they wish to coach/mentor in or

• may have a variety of relevant qualifications such as STEM A Levels (eg Maths, Science, Design Technology), Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering, Apprenticeship in Engineering or

• if you do not have formal qualifications, you will be required to provide evidence that shows you are currently working at a Level 3 standard (perhaps through a portfolio of experience).

In addition to Level 3 qualifications or experience, you have to:

• undergo an employer interview process prior to acceptance onto the scheme

• have at least five years industry experience of working in the sector

• have the ability/potential to, or be carrying out the role of mentor, supervisor or leader in their company.

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