Standards Apprenticeship – Engineering Operations

Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual University Open Day at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual Apprenticeship Event at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College Camborne – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Virtual Apprenticeship Event at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:00

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£1.5bn college investment fund to help boost Cornish town

8th April 2021

Cornwall College St Austell has today been named as one of just 16 colleges in England to receive a share of £1.5 billion in the next phase of the government’s further education capital transformation fund.

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Apprenticeship event showcases engineering opportunities

26th March 2021

The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) is urging aspiring engineering apprentices to explore the exciting opportunities available to them at an upcoming virtual event. 

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Opportunities showcased at Cornwall’s only specialist marine college

17th March 2021

Falmouth Marine School is to showcase the incredible opportunities available for those looking to begin a nautically themed career with a virtual event this month.

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BD apprentice scoops award

1st December 2020

An apprentice from global medical technology company, BD has been named a winner of the Apprenticeship Award at Cornwall College’s Engineering Skills Centre, Plymouth sponsored by Hayley Group.

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Scrap metal donations raise money for hospice

5th March 2020

Scrap metal donations by St Austell-based engineering students are helping to raise money for charity.

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FdSc Engineering

Level 5 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

This programme prepares you for a career in a variety of engineering disciplines and develops the concepts, knowledge, skills and techniques required for today’s competitive and dynamic engineering industry. The programme consists of core modules and a series of optional modules, allowing you to focus your learning in areas of interest. Modules of study in the fields of mechanical, electrical, design, production, marine and control engineering, are included to allow for a wide range of possible career goals. The modules have been written with the aid of industry to ensure that the content meets industry needs; they include current best practice and insight into the changing face of engineering technology. You will have a series of structured lectures, project-based practical activities and industrial visits to help inform and develop your learning. These activities will increase your ability to solve engineering problems, develop your project management skills and help you gain an understanding of the role of engineering in the modern technological world. All modules will consider the modern world of engineering and will contextualise material to reflect on engineering practice. It is suggested that you undertake around 150 hours of work experience in an engineering field to support your learning. We will help you to find an appropriate placement if you are unable to find your own.

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Unvented Hot Water Supply, Commissioning & Servicing NICEIC

Professional Qualification • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

This course is suitable for all plumbers and engineers involved in the installation, commissioning, service and repair of hot water systems, solar thermal hot water systems or air source/ground source heat pumps. To enrol on this course, you will need: A recognised competence in a conventional fuel (i.e. gas, oil, or solid fuel) or a relevant plumbing qualification such as an NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience A WRAS approved Water Regulations qualification An Energy Efficiency qualification issued by a 17024 UKAS accredited body During this course, you will cover: Building Regulations Approved Document G Water Regulations 1999 Unvented hot water system design Installation requirements The programme is 75% theoretical with 25% practical assessment. Upon successful completion, you will have the knowledge to work safely on unvented hot water systems in accordance with all relevant legislation.

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Standards Apprenticeship – Engineering Technician (Metal Fabricator)

Level 3 • Work-based • Cornwall College Camborne

This Level 3 apprenticeship is ideal if you want to start your journey to becoming a qualified engineer. The apprenticeship route provides an ideal foundation for a wide range of skills within the engineering field. Within the 4-year apprenticeship you will start from a general engineering platform at the foundation phase (years 1 & 2), where you will learn a grounding in Engineering, with a mix of units. You will learn a range of practical skills, be able to follow technical drawings and work carefully and methodically. The course is 75% practical workshop based with 25% classroom theory work. You will have to complete a range of practical assessments to a high standard alongside reports that detail what you have done and whether you met the required standard. You will then progress onto the development phase (Years 3 & 4) where you will hone your skills specific to your pathway and your job. Learning all the skills and knowledge required in greater depth and understanding that years 1 & 2. This phase is 50% theory and 50% practical. Completing units on a pass/merit/distinction basis. All training is provided by ex-industry experts with many years within their field to guide you through your learning and assessment within the course. Once you have completed the two qualifications (Foundation and Development phases) you will progress to an End Point Assessment, where you will be assessed on your skills and knowledge over a range of tasks and an interview. Foundation phase units include: health and safety Communication Efficiency and effectiveness Engineering Maths Business improvement techniques Plate Fabrication MIG & TIG Welding Sheet metal fabrication CAD design Hand fitting Turning and Milling machining Development phase units include: health and safety Communication Engineering Maths CAD Design MIG Welding TIG Welding Plate metal Work Sheet metal fabrication MMA Welding Pattern development Manual Fabrication Activities We have award-winning partnerships with many world-class organisations in Cornwall, See career progression tab for a list of current apprentice locations. To ensure you gain all the skills needed for a career as an engineer, you will need to start your apprenticeship at the foundation phase. On successful completion you will move through to the development phase, this will lead to employment or you can continue onto our HNC/HND programs.

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