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Manufacture and Maintenance Engineering PEO SVQ 2

Campus Midlothian Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Part time

Start date Aug 2024

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Course overview

This course will give you the broad practical skills you'll need in engineering manufacture and maintenance. This course has practical workshop activities of hands-on skills training including machining, engineering materials, fitting, assembly and much more. 

This course content is aligned with the practical requirements for a Modern Apprenticeship.

On completion, this course will prepare you for higher technical studies or management posts.

What you will learn

  • The broad practical skills needed in engineering manufacture and maintenance Hands-on skills training including machining engineering materials, fitting and assembly skills.

How the course is assessed

  • Outcome by outcome bases for some units and the practical activities are competency-based.

Number of days per week

  • 2 days

Entry requirements

  • If you're already an apprentice engineer the entry requirements are set by your employer.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • Qualification Aptitude test interview.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Progression into employment as this is aligned with the current Modern Apprenticeship requirements.

Career options

  • Higher technical or management posts in engineering maintenance or engineering manufacturing.
  • Employment as a Modern Apprentice with local engineering companies.

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Midlothian Campus Part time 26/08/24

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