What age do I have to be?
The entry age is from 16 years of age. The candidate will start to study towards their Modern Apprenticeship in Landbased Service Engineering Level 2.

When do I complete my training?
The Apprenticeship programme usually last between 3 -4 years. This is a combination of both college / training provider based training and work based hands on training from the company who employs the candidate.

What qualifications will I achieve?
A City & Guilds / BAGMA Level 2 & 3 in Landbased service Engineering. The candidate will also achieve a Progression Award in Landbased Service Engineering. A Modern Apprenticeship in Landbased Service Engineering, a tractor driving certificate, an emergency first aid certificate, abrasive wheels certificate, lift truck certificate and two other industry specific certificates.

Will I get paid when I’m training?
Yes – you will be earning a wage as you are employed by a dealer. It will generally be higher than the minimum wage.

Will I spend time away at college?
Yes – During your block course training you will be spending time away from home with other trainees on your course from across the country.

What is included in my training?
Learning all about all the following disciplines:
Power Units
Transmissions
Hydraulics
Electrics
Wheels & tyres
Braking systems
Power Trains
Hydrostatics

What machines will I train with?

There are 4 potential pathways for you to follow: agricultural machinery, domestic garden machinery, professional groundcare machinery, forestry machinery.

What is included in my Foundation Modern Apprenticeship?

NVQ level 2 in Land-based Service Engineering

Contribute to health and safety

Move loads

Shape components using hand tools

Repair components by soldering and welding

Contribute to effective work activities

Maintain the work areas

Remove and replace components from tractors and machinery

Maintain the condition of tractors and machinery

Technical Certificate

This is the knowledge need to understand repairing tractors and machinery

Key Skills in:

 - Communication level 1

 - Application of Number level 1

 - Information Technology level 1

Additional Employer Requirements

 - Emergency First Aid (one day course)

 - Basic Tractor Driving

 - One other occupational or legislative qualification

What is included in the Advanced Modern Apprenticeship?
NVQ level 2 in Land-based Service Engineering – as above
NVQ level 3 in Land-based Service Engineering:
Maintain health and safety in the work environment
Establish and meet customers’ technical requirements for tractors and machinery
Diagnose faults in tractors and machinery
Dismantle, assemble and repair components in tractors and machinery
Conduct testing of tractors and machinery following repair
Co-ordinate work activities
Repair and modify components by welding

Technical Certificate

This is the knowledge need to understand repairing tractors and machinery

Key Skills in:

 - Communication level 2

 - Application of Number level 2

 - Information Technology level 2

Additional Employer Requirement

 - Emergency First Aid (one day course)

 - Abrasive Wheels

 - Two other occupational or legislative qualifications