Land-based Technology Level 2
Key Details
- Available at:Glynllifon
- Study Mode:Full-time
- Course Length:
1 year
Land-based Technology Level 2Full-time (Further Education)
Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.
Course Description
Would you like a career in land-based engineering? Could you benefit from a practical and vocational Level 2 course?
This course is designed for students who have limited knowledge of engineering, and want to learn more. It prepares you to start your career, giving you a valuable understanding of engineering, with a specialist focus on land-based contexts. It also allows you to progress onto vocational qualifications at an advanced level.
The course is suitable for students progressing from Land-based Engineering Level 1, from GCSEs, or from prior experience. It is focused on practical work, with classroom sessions to help build the underpinning knowledge. You will benefit from the excellent facilities of our Glynllifon campus and the expertise of our staff.
Entry Criteria
In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following:
- 3 GCSEs at grade D or above, and 1 GCSE at grade E, including English or Welsh 1st Language and Maths, or Entry 3 / Level 1 ESQ in Numeracy and Communication
- A relevant Level 1 qualification at Pass
- Relevant industry experience
You will also require an attendance level of 86% in your previous year of study.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.
Delivery
The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:
- Practical work, with classroom work to develop understanding
- The Glynllifon site is 750 acres of farm and woodlands, with facilities for agricultural engineering, electrical engineering and welding, allowing your studies to be carried out in a realistic setting.
Your programme will include a combination of:
- Essential Skills qualifications and/or
- GCSE resits
Essential Skills
This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills
GCSE resits
This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.
Maths & Welsh/English
If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.
Assessment
The programme will be assessed through a blend of the following:
- Practical assessment for most units
- Written assignments to show your understanding
Progression
Successful completion of the course will give you a range of options.
You could proceed onto a number of programmes at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:
- Land-based Engineering Level 3
- Other Engineering programmes at other campuses
You could also proceed into an Apprenticeship or into employment.
Other details
Course type: Full-time (Further Education)
Level:
2
Programme Area:
- Land-based Engineering
Bilingual:
This programme is available bilingually at the following campus(es):
- Glynllifon
Land-based Engineering
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