Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Engineering) Apprenticeship

This occupation is found in large and small engineering and manufacturing organisations from a wide range of sectors and their respective supply chains. The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide specialist technical support for engineers, so that organisations can develop, produce or test new and existing products, processes, or procedures to meet quality, cost and delivery requirements, as efficiently and effectively as possible. Products and systems that Engineering Technicians work on could involve mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical and fluid power components/systems.

The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas:

• Engineering maths
• Engineering project
• Production engineering for manufacturing
• Quality and process improvement
• Engineering design
• Mechatronics
• Mechanical principles
• Digital principles

Delivery model and duration:

1 day per week for 2 years followed by the time working on demonstrating the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required for the Apprenticeship Standard.

Duration: 42 months plus 6 months for End Point Assessment.

Please note - whilst you can apply for this course anytime it only begins in September each year.

Ideal for:

This apprenticeship is ideal for engineers with 12 months or more experience, as well as for those who finished Level 3 apprenticeship or a similar full-time course and looking to advance their skills and knowledge.

Benefits to business:

• Fill skills gaps in your organisation
• Keep the business up to date with the latest industry knowledge and innovative practice
• Develop new talent or existing employees looking to progress in their careers

Benefits for learners:

• Combine on-the-job training with academic study to gain the latest technical knowledge and practical industry experience at no cost
• Gain a valuable, nationally recognised qualification