Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA)
Start Date: 17th September 2025
Code: PHPB2037
- Higher Education
- Part-Time
- Ballymena
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Essentials
Duration: 3 Years (2 Semesters per year) Part-time
Start date: 17th September 2025
End date: 24th May 2028
Day: Wed
Time: 09:00-21:00
Information Event: Yes
Course fee: FREE
Course Content
Northern Regional College is offering a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. This programme has been designed to provide the manufacturing and engineering sector in Northern Ireland with high grade technicians and engineers who have practical skills, combined with a higher education qualification.
The programme will facilitate progression from Level 3 apprenticeship and could also encourage future progression to Level 6 qualifications and enable apprentices to work towards Incorporated Engineer status.
The framework covers a wide range of job roles in advanced manufacturing and engineering which broadly fit into the higher-level skills requirements for differing sectors.
The qualifications in this framework contribute to general competence as measured in the Engineering Council's UK specification.
There may also be opportunities for you to obtain employment through the assistance of the College.
Over the course of the programme you will undertake the following alongside your employment:
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
(Course structure is subject to DfE’s Approval)
As you progress, you will develop your skills within your role in the company gaining experience and real hands-on knowledge through the expert teams based in the business while you continue your studies at college on a day-release basis.
Find out more about the Higher Level Apprenticeship in Engineering from Anna.
Applications
Companies recruit directly for this course. Companies currently participating in the Higher Level Apprenticeship programme include AGR Automation, Ashdale Engineering, Brett Martin, Currie Fabtech, Emerson, I-Syscal, Lakeland Dairies, Mallaghan Engineering, Nicobrand, Northstone (NI), RNLI, Rockcastle, Ryobi Aluminium Castings, Stephens Catering, Vaughan Engineering, WD Meats, Wrightbus.
Please Note
If a course is over-subscribed the college reserves the right to enhance the entry criteria. Details of enhanced criteria will be provided at Interview Stage.
Special Features
How Can Your Career Benefit from a Higher Apprenticeship?
Employability
You will gain lots of valuable knowledge, practical skills and work experience as well as a recognised qualification - just the combination that can help increase your future employability, boost your CV and open new career opportunities for you.
Earn While You Learn
You will gain valuable work experience from your employer as well as gaining a recognised professional qualification and earning a regular salary.
Debt-free
This Higher Apprenticeship programme will allow you to start your highly-skilled career without the student debt that your university peers will have accumulated during their degree course - providing a real alternative to university.