OME L4 Apprenticeship
University of Wales
3 years
HNC Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives
Course Description
The Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) sector has recognised its need to build skills and competency in a critical area for the UK defence and commercial explosives enterprise. Our focus is to develop your ability to learn and apply knowledge independently, building intellectual skills such as analysis, innovation and critical appraisal. Lectures explore concepts and theories and develop knowledge for underpinning advanced technical skills.
The OME programme is led by industry demand with modules that incorporate industry trends and technological advancements to stretch and challenge you. You will develop a variety of general and specialised skills. Graduates carry out a range of technical, engineering studies and scientific experimentation in their specialist fields.
The OME department has well-developed links with the industry through academic programmes and the Industry Liaison Group (ILG). This programme has been designed to ensure the fully competent OME Technician or Professional can work in a wide range of organisations within this field, including the defence, chemical, commercial, military, security, analytical and research sectors and has been accredited by the Institute of Explosive Engineers (IExpE). Assessment includes examinations, coursework, practical activities, and group and individual presentations, all designed to equip you to advance your studies and career. Year 3 of the course involves industry placements.
*National Occupational Standards
HNC Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives
L4 Apprenticeship
What you will learn
This course has been designed specifically to provide an opportunity to a wide range of students wishing to pursue careers in UK defence and its associated industries, the broader global defence and security market, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, commercial explosive engineering enterprise, and humanitarian and developmental agencies facing clearance challenges.
The modules within the OME programme enable students to study a wide range of general and specialised skills targeted directly at the OME sector. Lectures are used to explore concepts and theories and developing knowledge for underpinning advanced technical skills. Graduates from this programme will carry out a range of technical, engineering studies and scientific experimentation in their specialist field.
Suggested Attendees
All students are required to meet the minimum entry requirements for all courses. (These are available through the University of Wales). Mature students who may not have the minimum required prerequisite but have Recognised Prior Learning may be invited to undertake an interview for suitability.
Course Length
3 years of which consists of credits earned for modules completed- to complete the whole degree course all credits must be awarded over the 3-year period.
Additional Information
Many of our courses run upon request and are subject to the numbers of learners applying; therefore, if you are interested, please use the contact form below.
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