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Description
This Modern Apprenticeship helps employees with little or no experience in the land-based engineering sector, as well as for upskilling existing teams.
It can lead to roles including service technician, ground care technician, land-based engineer, field service engineer, product support provider and after-sales contact. It’s also suitable for staff whose responsibilities involve supplying and maintaining equipment and machinery for the agriculture, horticulture, arboriculture, forestry or ground care industry.
Qualifications
SCQF level 5
Your employee will study for a land-based engineering qualification at SCQF level 5, specialising in one of the following areas:
- Agriculture
- Arboriculture/Forestry
- Ground Care
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for this Modern Apprenticeship, but candidates should be committed to pursuing a career in the land-based engineering sector.
Progression and development
After completing this Modern Apprenticeship, your employees will have the skills and experience they need to progress to the SCQF level 6 Modern Apprenticeship or an engineering degree.
SCQF level 6
Your employee will study for a land-based engineering qualification at SCQF level 6, specialising in one of the following areas:
- Agriculture
- Arboriculture/Forestry
- Ground Care
Entry requirements
Candidates should have completed the Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 5, or have equivalent qualifications or experience.
Progression and development
After completing this Modern Apprenticeship, your employees will have the skills and experience needed for a qualified technician role – and could join the industry recognised Land-based Technician accreditation scheme.
Alternatively, they can progress to an engineering degree, or move into parts, sales or management fields.
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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