The content of these Pathways have been agreed by Enginuity. These are the only apprenticeship Pathways in the Engineering sector approved for use in Wales that are eligible for Welsh Government funding.
Learning Programme Content
The Learning Programme provision shall comprise of three mandatory elements:
- Qualifications,
- Essential Skills
- On/off the job training
The total minimum credit value required for the:
Level 2: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering is 97 credits.
Level 2: Engineering Maintenance and Installation is101credits.
Level 2: Fabrication and Welding is 88 credits.
Level 2: Engineering Technical Support is 92 credits.
The total minimum credit value required for the:
Level 3: Aerospace is 143 credits.
Level 3: Marine (Ship building, maintenance and repair) is 188 credits.
Level 3: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering is 152 credits
Level 3: Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair) is 181 credits.
Level 3: Engineering Maintenance is 220 credits.
Level 3: Fabrication and Welding is 197 credits.
Level 3: Materials processing and finishing is 194 credits.
Level 3: Engineering Technical Support is 191 credits.
Level 3: Electrical and Electronic Engineering is 163 credits.
Level 3: Installation and Commissioning is 240 credits.
Level 3: Engineering Toolmaking is 204 credits.
Level 3: Automotive is189 credits.
Entry requirements
Level 2: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering/Engineering Maintenance and Installation/Fabrication and Welding/Materials / Engineering Technical Support.
Employers wish to attract applicants who have an interest in working in an engineering manufacture environment and welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and anticipate that they will have a wide range of experience, achievements and qualifications.
As a guide, the Level 2 Apprenticeship is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grades D to E (new equivalent grades 3 to 2) in English, Maths and Science.
Employers would be interested in applicants who:
- have previous work experience or
- employment in the sector or
- are keen and motivated to work in an engineering/manufacturing environment or
- are willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the-job and apply this learning in the workplace or
- have a Welsh Baccalaureate or
- have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science (grade D to E or higher/new equivalent grade 2 or higher) or
- have completed an Enhanced Engineering Programme (formerly Pathways to Apprenticeship programme) in a relevant discipline or are practically minded and want to work with their hands or
- without formal qualifications can show, possibly through a portfolio, that they have the potential to complete this apprenticeship, through having previously worked in the sector at Level 2 or
- have completed the Essential Skills Qualifications (ESQ) or
- have completed tests in basic numeracy, literacy and communication skills and have spatial awareness.
Prior experience in the sector
Applicants that are already working in the sector or have recently worked in the sector at the appropriate level can apply to have their experience formally recognised by an Awarding Organisation and this could count towards the qualification(s) in this pathway.
Level 3: Aerospace/Marine (Ship building, maintenance and repair)/Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering /Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair)/Engineering Maintenance/Fabrication and Welding/Materials processing and finishing/Engineering Technical Support/Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Installation and Commissioning/Engineering Toolmaking /Automotive.
The Level 3 pathway offers a broad range of activities across fourteen pathways. Employers would welcome applicants from a wide and diverse background and wish to attract applicants who have an interest to work in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
As a guide, the Level 3 Apprenticeship is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grade C (new equivalent grade 4) or above including Maths, English, and a Science.
Employers would be interested in applicants who:
- have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship at Level 2 in the relevant engineering/ manufacturing occupational discipline or
- have GCSEs in English, Maths and a Science - grade C (new equivalent grade 4) or above or
- have a Welsh Baccalaureate or
- without formal qualifications can show, possibly through a portfolio, that they have the potential to complete this apprenticeship, through having previously worked in the sector at Level 3 or
- are willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the-job and apply this learning in the workplace or
- have relevant previous work experience or
- employment in the sector or
- have completed the Essential Skills Qualifications (ESQ) or
- have the ability to follow instructions and diagrams
- have literacy and numeracy to work with data are good team worker, who can also work under own initiative
- are keen and motivated to work in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Prior experience in the sector
Applicants that are already working in the sector or have recently worked, should be able to have their experience formally recognised by an Awarding Organisation and this could count towards the qualification(s) in this pathway.
Level 3: Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair)
In addition to the General Apprenticeship Level 3 entry requirement detailed above:
It is highly recommended that candidates should have completed the C00/0367/5 City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Marine Construction, Systems Engineering and Maintenance qualification prior to entering this pathway.
Apprenticeship pathway learning programme(s)
Level 2: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
Level 2: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0201/6 500/9851/2 | 54 | 540 | Competence | English Only |
| Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0158/1 500/7595/0 | 39 | 390 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 2 Certificate In Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0718/2 601/5670/3 | 25 | 250 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 2 Diploma In Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0718/1 601/5669/7 | 39 | 390 | Knowledge | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 2: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 1 | 6 |
| Application of number | 1 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 1 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering | 215 | 396 |
97 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship is 611.
Pathway duration approximately 18 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 2: Engineering Maintenance and Installation
Level 2: Engineering Maintenance and Installation Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0219/3 501/0147/X | 63 | 630 | Competence | English Only |
| City & Guilds | C00/0985/4 501/0377/5 | 63 | 630 | Competence | English Only |
| Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0158/1 500/7595/0 | 39 | 390 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0718/2 601/5670/3 | 25 | 250 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0718/1 601/5669/7 | 39 | 390 | Knowledge | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 2: Engineering Maintenance and Installation | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 1 | 6 |
| Application of number | 1 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 1 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2: Engineering Maintenance and Installation | 239 | 439 |
101 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Engineering Maintenance and Installation Foundation Apprenticeship is 588.
Pathway duration approximately 18 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 2: Fabrication and Welding
Level 2: Fabrication and Welding Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0549/5 600/9174/5 | 47 | 470 | Competence | English Only |
| Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0158/1 500/7595/0 | 39 | 390 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0718/2 601/5670/3 | 25 | 250 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0718/1 601/5669/7 | 39 | 390 | Knowledge | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 2: Fabrication and Welding | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 1 | 6 |
| Application of number | 1 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 1 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2: Fabrication and Welding | 214 | 416 |
88 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Fabrication and Welding Foundation Apprenticeship is 630.
Pathway duration approximately 18 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 2: Engineering Technical Support
Level 2: Engineering Technical Support Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0022/1 501/0372/6 | 54 | 540 | Competence | English Only |
| Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0158/1 500/7595/0 | 39 | 390 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0718/2 601/5670/3 | 25 | 250 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0718/1 601/5669/7 | 39 | 390 | Knowledge | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 2: Engineering Technical Support | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 1 | 6 |
| Application of number | 1 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 1 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2: Engineering Technical Support | 215 | 426 |
92 credits for the combined competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Engineering Technical Support Foundation Apprenticeship is 641.
Pathway duration approximately 18 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Aerospace
Level 3: Aerospace Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0357/4 600/2083/0 | 165 | 1650 | Competence | English Only |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0322/0 600/1037/X | 138 | 1380 | Competence | English Only |
| Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0279/7 501/1130/9 | 78 | 780 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| IMI | C00/0273/4 500/9688/6 | 83 | 830 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 3 Diploma In Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0717/8 601/5801/3 | 68 | 680 | Knowledge | English Only |
| Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0717/9 601/5802/5 | 98 | 980 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0783/0 601/7577/1 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0775/5 601/7584/9 | 60 | 600 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0775/6 601/7591/6 | 90 | 900 | Knowledge | English Only |
| TEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0783/2 601/7580/1 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0783/1 601/7579/5 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0783/4 601/7583/7 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0783/3 601/7582/5 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0783/7 601/7588/6 | 180 | 1800 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0783/6 601/7587/4 | 180 | 1800 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/0783/5 601/7585/0 | 180 | 1800 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/1163/6 603/0450/9 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English-Welsh |
| Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/1171/3 603/0564/2 | 148 | 1480 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/1164/5 603/0485/6 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/2955/3 601/9049/8 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/2955/6 601/9054/1 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English Only |
| BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Pearson | C00/2955/8 601/9060/7 | 120 | 1200 | Knowledge | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Aerospace | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Aerospace | 318 | 694 |
198 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Aerospace Apprenticeship is 1012.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Marine (Ship building, maintenance and repair)
Level 3: Marine (Ship building, maintenance and repair) Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Marine Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0335/4 600/1054/X | 5 | 50 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Marine (Ship building, maintenance and repair) | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Marine (Ship building, maintenance and repair) | 559 |
188 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Marine (Ship building, maintenance and repair) Apprenticeship is 983.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
Level 3: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0201/7 500/9852/4 | 79 | 790 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering | 439 | 514 |
152 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship is 953.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair)
Level 3: Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair) Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Marine Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0335/4 600/1054/X | 115 | 1150 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair) | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair) | 301 | 694 |
181 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair) Apprenticeship is 995.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Engineering Maintenance
Level 3: Engineering Maintenance Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below
| Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0357/5600/2084/2 | 179 | 1790 | Competence | English Only |
| City & Guilds | C00/0571/5 601/0079/5 | 179 | 1790 | Competence | English Only |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0219/4 501/0544/9 | 152 | 1520 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Engineering Maintenance | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Engineering Maintenance | 426 | 514 |
220 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship is 940.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Fabrication and Welding
Level 3: Fabrication and Welding Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 Extended NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0553/9 600/9932/X | 151 | 1510 | Competence | English Only |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0554/0 601/0003/5 | 124 | 1240 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Fabrication and Welding | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Fabrication and Welding | 516 | 559 |
197 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Fabrication and Welding Apprenticeship is 1075.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Materials Processing and Finishing
Level 3: Materials Processing and Finishing Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Materials Processing and Finishing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0554/4 600/9592/1 | 122 | 1220 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Materials Processing and Finishing | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Materials Processing and Finishing | 432 | 694 |
194 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Materials Processing and Finishing Apprenticeship is 1126.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Engineering Technical Support
Level 3: Engineering Technical Support Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0554/6 600/9794/2 | 150 | 1500 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Engineering Technical Support | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Engineering Technical Support | 426 | 514 |
191 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Engineering Technical Support Apprenticeship is 940.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Level 3: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0554/1 600/9931/8 | 117 | 1170 | Competence | English Only |
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0554/2 600/9590/8 | 90 | 900 | Competence | English On;y |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 425 | 520 |
163 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Apprenticeship is 945.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Installation and Commissioning
Level 3: Installation and Commissioning Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below
| Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Installation and Commissioning | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/1001/2 600/1650/4 | 176 | 1760 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Installation and Commissioning | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Installation and Commissioning | 425 | 694 |
240 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Installation and Commissioning Apprenticeship is 1119.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Engineering Toolmaking
Level 3: Engineering Toolmaking Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Toolmaking | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0350/2 600/1667/X | 132 | 1320 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Engineering Toolmaking | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Engineering Toolmaking | 439 | 694 |
204 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Engineering Toolmaking Apprenticeship is 1133.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 3: Automotive
Level 3: Automotive Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.
| Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Automotive Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| EAL | C00/0321/8 600/0750/3 | 116 | 1169 | Competence | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 3: Automotive | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 3 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3: Automotive | 432 | 559 |
189 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Automotive Apprenticeship is 991.
Pathway duration approximately 42 months depending on the qualification and unit options selected.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits / 60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Progression
Progression from the Level 2 Apprenticeship – Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering/ Engineering Maintenance and Installation/Fabrication and Welding/Materials Processing and Finishing/Engineering Technical Support
More generally, most ex-apprentices will start by carrying out semi-skilled job roles within manufacturing and engineering. It is likely that a period of consolidation will be required in these roles before progression can take place.
Most will aspire to a combination of internal promotion within their companies to team leader or supervisor level, while at the same time this affords the opportunity to undertake Further Education qualifications or an Apprenticeship to upgrade their competence and knowledge to fully skilled status.
The Apprenticeship offers a choice of 14 occupational sub-sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, electrical/electronics etc. This gives wide ranging opportunity.
Progression from the Level 3 Apprenticeship – Aerospace/Marine (Ship building, maintenance and repair)/Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering /Marine (Yacht and Boat building, maintenance and repair)/Engineering Maintenance/Fabrication and Welding/Materials processing and finishing/Engineering Technical Support/Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Installation and Commissioning/Engineering Toolmaking/Automotive/ Engineering Woodworking/ Pattern and Model making/Engineering Leadership.
While significant numbers of young people will seek internal progression to team leader or supervisory roles within their companies, some will want to progress to a Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering; others may decide to opt for a Foundation degree or HNC/HND.
More generally, most ex-apprentices aspire to a combination of internal promotion while at the same time undertaking company sponsored qualifications as specified above.
Equality and diversity
It is important that apprenticeship Pathways are inclusive and can demonstrate an active approach to identifying and removing barriers to entry and progression. Pathways should advance equality of opportunity between persons who share protected characteristics and those persons who do not as identified in the Equality Act 2010.
The Protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act are age, disability, gender re-assignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. Marriage and civil partnership is also included although only in respect of the requirement to eliminate discrimination in employment.
Training providers and employers MUST also comply with the other duty under the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that applicants are not discriminated against in terms of entry to the industry based upon those nine protected characteristics
Enginuiity recognises the training and business benefits of having apprentices from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring equality and diversity drives all aspects of apprentice selection and recruitment. Equal opportunity and diversity refers to the active elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination against any person or group.
Enginuity wishes to make a Gender Equality Commitment. Enginuity has signed the United Kingdom Resource Centre (UKRC) CEO's charter in a bid to step up female recruitment in its key sectors and programmes.
Due to impending skills gaps it is estimated that 187,000 people will be required to be recruited and trained between 2010-2016 within Enginuity’s sectors of aerospace, automotive, composites, electrical, electronics, maintenance, marine, mathematics, metals and engineered metal products, renewables and science.
The UKRC is the Government’s leading body for advanced gender equality in science, engineering and technology (SET) and the CEO’s charter is a formal commitment to the UKRC’s agenda to challenge the under-representation of women in SET. Women make up 50% of the labour market, yet they make up less than 20% of the labour market in science, engineering and technology.
The UKRC believes that only a concerted effort by the SET industry will break down the gender barriers that exist in traditionally male-dominated environments and we want to be part of a new consensus which will create an inclusive working environment for women. The manufacturing industries in which this pathway operates are traditionally dominated by a white, male workforce. However, faced with an aging workforce and the probability of skill shortages we must look to attract new entrants from a much more diverse recruitment pool. This means that all young people and adults considering engineering and manufacturing as a career are welcome.
Providers of apprenticeship training, including employers, must be able to demonstrate there are no overt or covert discriminatory practices in the selection and employment of apprentices. This can be demonstrated by implementing a Single Equality Scheme (SES). The new Equality Duty (part of the Single Equality Bill) introduced to the public sector requires all public sector bodies to produce a SES combining their current race, disability and gender schemes and should be recognised by all providers of apprenticeship training.
The implementation of a SES demonstrates the organisation's commitment to equality and diversity by identifying new and improved ways of working to ensure the organisation is more efficient and effective in meeting the diverse needs of both staff and customers.
All those who recruit apprentices, be they colleges, training providers or employers, must comply with the Equality act of 2010 and apply the Equality and Diversity legislation taking full account of the following:
• The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Code of Practice
• The Race Relations Act 1976 and Code of Practice
• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Code of Practice
• Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
• Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
• Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006
• The Equality Act 2010
Providers of apprenticeship training and employers must also actively monitor equality of opportunity and diversity procedures and take positive action where necessary to ensure equal access and treatment for all.
Apprenticeships must be seen as a vital route to encourage and facilitate long term change in the equality and diversity of the engineering industry, therefore entry conditions into this pathway are extremely flexible. All effort should be made to increase the diversity of our apprentice population.
Employment responsibilities and rights
Employment Responsibilities and Rights (ERR) is no longer compulsory. But it is recommended that all apprentices (especially the 16 years -18 year group) receive a company induction programme.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Training Provider and Employer to ensure that the requirements of this pathway are delivered in accordance with the Welsh Government/Medr Apprenticeships Guidance.
Further information may be obtained from: Medr