Apprenticeship in Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) (HNC)
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.
Course details
- Apprenticeship
- English
Fees paid by UK Government. No cost to apprentice or employer.
Why choose this course?
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.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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English and Mathematics level 2 (GCSE A*-C, 4-8 or equivalent) and a level 3 qualification (A level, BTech, Diploma or equivalent) is the usual minimum entry requirement.
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Modules are assessed in a variety of ways including traditional examinations, coursework, practical activities, group and individual presentations, all of which are designed to equip students with the experience and skills needed as they move forward in their studies and their careers.