Summary
Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4yrs. across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paid training, coupled with on the job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that sets up the best start to your career.
Annual wage
£17,850 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
5
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
During your apprenticeship, you will:
* Grow your knowledge of an engineering business and what the role of a technician is by being part of an Integrated Project Team.
* Develop practical skills in manufacturing and understanding key processes and technologies.
* Support early careers activities - our apprentices have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities.
Where you’ll work
300 Capability Green
Luton
LU1 3PG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Years 1 and 2:
During your first year you will spend time at college completing a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the foundation qualification of your apprenticeship. Upon completion, you will return to Leonardo to start your rotational placements within some of the following departments; Manufacturing Workshop, QA, Planning and Integration and Testing.
During your second year you will attend college on a day release basis to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the knowledge qualification of your apprenticeship and continue with your rotational placements.
Years 3 and 4:
In your 3rd year you will continue to rotate around different departments, gaining further knowledge of the company and developing your technical hands on skills. Your 3rd year will also see you through the workplace portfolio phase of your level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the competence qualification of your apprenticeship.
For your final year you will specialise in your chosen area, based on your experience throughout your rotational placements you will also complete the End Point Assessment for your apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support (Apprenticeship Standard Ref: ST0457)
All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:
* An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
* An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
* An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
* Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* 3GCSE 4 - 9 or grades A*- C or equivalent (grade 4 - 9 or grades A*- C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK