Course Overview
This course is delivered through our Higher Education offer, University Centre Somerset. To find out more and apply please click here.
You need to be employed to start an Apprenticeship. Please visit our vacancy page or if you have an employer, please ensure you add full contact details of your employer within your application. If you are unable to secure employment, you could enrol on a full-time study programme and transfer to an Apprenticeship at a later date. Please apply for a full-time course as your second option.
This is a higher level apprenticeship with a HNC as mandatory element. Will work on projects and developing workplace activities on site whilst doing the HNC one day a week for 2 years. Three pathways include Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing.
Topics may include:
- Engineering design
- Engineering mathematics
- Production engineering for manufacture
- Quality and process improvement
- Managing an engineering project
- CAD
- Mechatronics and engineering design
- Thermodynamics, automation and robotics
- Electrical principles
- Electronic circuits and devices.
Assessment Methods
Assignment based with independent work and research required for the HNC. Apprenticeship requires a portfolio of evidence (produced in the work place) an observation and professional discussion.
Progression Options
After successful completion of this course, learners could progress onto a higher level qualification or progress within employment.
Entry Requirements
Will need a suitable role in the workplace and a good level of academic ability. Ideally will have completed a Level 3 course, but this can be discussed.
Minimum requirements are GCSE Grade 4 and above in English, maths, and a scientific subject.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
