Summary
This is a technical engineering based 4-year apprenticeship. You will receive an initial foundation in mechanical assembly, hydraulic fitting and electrical and installation hands on practical skills and experience, which will then transfer into being developed in a range of technical areas for both current and new product support and development.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
08:00 - 16:30 Monday - Friday
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
3
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
The day-to-day for this position will be varied, as it includes rotations around 'hands-on' placements and also technical office placements.
Therefore, some of the roles could include:
* Using CAD software
* Developing supplier relationships within our supply chain
* Help implement and maintain a successful lean manufacturing culture
Where you’ll work
Chalkdell Drive
Shenley Wood
Milton Keynes
MK5 6GF
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
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Qualifications included:
* Engineering Technician - Apprenticeship Standard
* Company Training Plan
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Foundation Competencies (full time at college for Year 1)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Development Competence (workplace)
* Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (if required)
* Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required)
* End Point Assessment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 4-9 (C-A*))
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
* In Engineering (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
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Interest in Engineering
* Time Management
Other requirements
Elements of the delivery will be based at The Engineering Skills Academy in Bicester, Oxfordshire.