Summary
Faulkner Moulds is a precision engineering company in Elland, specialising in injection mould toolmaking. If you are interested in engineering and technology, and are competent at maths, we would love to hear from you!
Wage
£15,704 a year
Progression in pay as apprentice develops in the role.
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4.30pm (finish at 12.00pm on Fridays)
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 15 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
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
* Manual machining.
* CAD CAM Engineering techniques.
* Toolmaking using our latest equipment and technologies.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 9
WELLINGTON MILLS
QUEBEC STREET
ELLAND
HX5 9AS
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
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Initial 36-week block in College two days a week to complete Level 2 Foundation Competence.
Level 3 Development Knowledge one day a week over following two years.
Level 3 Development Competence evidenced and signed off by Trainer/Assessor in the workplace.
The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college.
Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 / C or above)
* Maths (grade 4 / C or above)
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
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative