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Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Course Code: APP0523
  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Duration: 42 months
  • Course type: Full-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: You will work Monday to Friday, with at least 20% of your time spent in the College dedicated to study.

What's it all about?

Ready to jumpstart your career while learning and earning at the same time? An Apprenticeship is a great way for you to dive straight into your chosen career. You’ll split your time between learning on the job with experienced professionals and attending the College to gain essential knowledge. It’s hands-on, practical, and you’ll be earning a qualification while you work. Expect to build real skills, make connections, and have fun getting a head start in your future career!

As an Engineering Manufacturing Technician, you will become an essential member of a skilled team, responsible for overseeing and optimising complex manufacturing processes. Your role will involve working with advanced manufacturing technologies and equipment to ensure that products are produced efficiently, meet precise engineering specifications, and adhere to the highest standards of quality. You’ll be at the forefront of technological innovation, contributing to the development and implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the industry.

This Apprenticeship is designed to equip you with comprehensive hands-on experience and specialised training in various aspects of engineering manufacturing. You’ll learn essential skills such as setting up and programming machinery, performing detailed quality checks, and managing production workflows to optimise efficiency and output. Additionally, you will be trained in continuous improvement techniques, problem-solving, and the application of health and safety practices specific to the manufacturing environment, ensuring that you can perform your tasks safely, efficiently, and with a high degree of precision.

Course information

This Apprenticeship will cover various areas including the following:

  • interpreting and utilising engineering and manufacturing data
  • operating and maintaining complex manufacturing systems
  • conducting quality inspections and precision measurements
  • applying advanced manufacturing techniques
  • managing manufacturing projects
  • collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
This Apprenticeship spans 42 months, providing apprentices with hands-on experience and technical knowledge in various aspects of manufacturing, such as process optimisation, equipment maintenance, quality control, and project management within an engineering environment. 

The entry requirements for this Apprenticeship will be decided by the employer, but may typically be five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above.

The end point assessment will consist of an observation with questioning and a professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence.

Following successful completion, you could progress onto employment within the sector. This could include roles such as a costing engineer, installation engineer and a process engineer.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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