Summary
As an apprentice you will gain a significant amount of knowledge through undertaking a structured rotation around various mechanical and electrical design functions, whilst studying towards a degree qualification. Gaining skills in CAD, design areas including chassis, powertrain, cabs and electrical systems.
Annual wage
£17,924 a year
A competitive starting salary of £17,924 rising during each year of the scheme; 33 days of holiday (which includes statutory holidays); a pension scheme and medical support schemes.
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:15, Friday 08:00 to 15:20
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
2
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
* You will also gain skills on advanced technologies such as those involved with architecture, concepts, safety systems, electrification and levels of driver assistance leading towards vehicle autonomy
* Working under guidance of specialist teams in engineering design
Where you’ll work
Croston Road
Farington Moss
Leyland
PR26 6LZ
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
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Your training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
* Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
* Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
* Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
* Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
* Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
* Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
* Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
* Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
* Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
* Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes
Your training plan
You will study at UCLan on a blended basis, which consist of online modules, block release and work-based learning.
More training information
You will study at UCLan on a blended basis, which consist of online modules, block release and work-based learning.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (grade 4)
NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in:
* Level 3 Engineering related subject 96 UCAS points (grade Pass)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative