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LAND-BASED MACHINERY
LAND-BASED MACHINERY
Course Title Course How long is What will I learn? What qualifications
Code Level the course? do I need?
E3073 Entry to Entry 1 Year
Develop practical skills for No formal qualifications for
Kristian Mitchell
Land-Based
working with Land-based this course but a commitment
Name: Machinery and learn about health to regular attendance and
Machinery
and safety.
good behaviour is essential.
Age: 18
Improve your basic skills in
English, Maths and IT.
Previous School: Richard Gwyn Catholic High School
Full Course Title: Land-Based Machinery Technology Level 2
E2892 Land-Based Level 1 1 Year
How to operate machines under Entry level completed or at
Machinery
no load conditions.
least 4 GCSEs at grade E or
above, 1 of which must be
Next Step: Employment at a local Hydraulics firm
Technology
Basic maintenance, servicing of
Maths, English or Science.
plant machinery.
Bench fitting.
Comments:
Working in a safe environment.
The course has taught me a lot. I have gained a lot of practical
E2900 Land-Based Level 2 1 Year
Principles of Land-based Minimum of a Level 1
experience, which has allowed me to develop new skills.
Machinery
machinery.
qualification in a related
subject at credit level, or 4
During my course I was able to undertake a work placement
Technology
Workshop practice and specialist
GCSEs grades A*-D, 2 of
machinery operation.
which should be in English
one day per week. This gave me a taste of the industry
Vehicle layout and engine
Language and Maths.
and helped me to decide which career path to follow.
system principles.
.
E2602 Land-Based Level 3 2 Years
Welding, metal work. Level 2 qualification in a
Machinery
Workshop practice and specialist
related subject at Merit level,
or 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C
Technology
machinery operation.
including English Language
Vehicle layout and engine
and Maths.
system principles.
Did you know?
Hydraulics/Pneumatics.
.
4 Wheel-Drive Systems.
Land-based machinery technology covers anything from small
Tool Hire Mechanisms.
2 stroke engines used in garden equipment up to large multi
Mechanical Transmissions.
cylinder diesel engines found in construction plant and agricultural
equipment.
Career Paths
Apprenticeship
Tutor Spotlight
Field Service Engineer
Name: Andrew Read
Workshop Technician
Background:
Machine Operator
Self Employment
Previous to joining the College, Andrew has
worked in a number of plant hire and agricultural
and construction dealerships. Here he gained a
thorough understanding of the industry, taking
responsibility for servicing equipment and
supervising workshop activities.
Apply online at
www.deeside.ac.uk/apply
or if you want us to send you an
application form, text APPDC
and your name and address to
88020 (texts are charged at your
normal network rate)
NEED HELP? Call switchboard on 01244 831531 / Student Services on 01244 834511 or visit our website www.deeside.ac.uk Sports Scholarships available if you represent your County/Country. You don’t need to be studying sport to qualify please see page 57
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