Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) Apprenticeship

Level 4

Cheltenham

Course Overview

Part Time
Certificate

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
Automation, Robotics and PLC
Electrical and Electronic principles
Electrical Machines

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.

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
Benefit from full support from GC

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

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To register your interest, please call Student Services on 0345 1 55 2020

What You Will Pay

British and European Union students

Please contact the Apprenticeship team for fees on

01452 563400

Engineering covers a wide range of careers and exciting job opportunities. You could work in communications, electrical or electronic engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, medical technology, power systems and transport – to name a few!

Studying engineering at Gloucestershire College not only gives you the opportunity to get career-focused qualifications, but you’ll also have access to some of the best facilities available, which are vital to support study in this technology-based field.

Engineering is a key sector in Gloucestershire, so you’ll get excellent opportunities for work experience with our employer partners. You’ll also be in a great position to progress on to a range of higher apprenticeships, trailblazer degree programmes and foundation degrees that are validated by the University of the West of England, and delivered by the College at our Gloucester Campus.

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Student Stories

“I’ve always enjoyed being hands-on and practical. Mechanical engineering is not all theory based; there is lots of opportunity to solve problems by making things, and perfecting them in your own way. There’s a stereotype that engineering is a man’s job. I love the industry, I don’t care about the stereotype. It’s not a man’s job and it doesn’t matter what gender you are, you can do anything if your heart is in it."

Millie Keddie

Level 2 – Mechanical Engineering – Gloucester Campus

"I’m studying at GC because my employer, Unilever, thought it would be a good course for me to attend to expand my knowledge. As a maintenance engineer, the HNC course allows me to expand my knowledge and help progression in my career. The equipment is decent and mimics the workplace, so skills can easily translate. The electrical lecturers are good too, and I’ve received great support."

Tom Chapman

Studied HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering

"I've always been interested in engineering and took the decision to study at Gloucestershire College to gain additional qualifications, alongside my job as a Service Engineer. My lecturers were superb; always willing to help and very supportive to those who want to learn. The equipment is perfect too."

Sylvester Ghanney

HND – Electronic and Electrical Engineering – Gloucester Campus

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Mechanical engineering students have full access to state of the art technology including CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CNC (Computerised Numerical Control) facilities.

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Electronic Engineering

We have a wide range of engineering laboratories and classrooms, including specialist facilities and resources which are approved by IET (The Institution of Engineering Technologies) accredited degree programmes.

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