Summary
With its own in-house Training Academy and engineering workshop, Superior can support you during your entire apprenticeship. The company has been recognised for having one of the best Apprenticeship Programmes in the UK by the National Apprenticeship Service.
Wage
£14,918.80 a year
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 22 September
Duration
5 years
Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Our apprenticeship offers you the chance to achieve a degree in Engineering Manufacturing Management. We will ensure that you get the full picture of the business, from core manufacturing, to project and business management
* Your first year at Superior will be spent full time in our training Academy with our dedicated training manager to support you. One day a week will be spent at Bournemouth and Poole College, to ensure you get a full understanding of an engineering business, from the ground upwards. Once you have completed your first year in our Academy, you will complete monthly rotations in each area of the business then move into your first permanent role. Our Engineering Apprenticeship is accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers IMechE
Where you’ll work
8 Nimrod Way, East Dorset Trade Park
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 7SH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
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
Manufacturing Engineer (degree) Apprenticeship standard Level 6 Functional Skills in English and maths up to Level 2 as required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
A Level or equivalent in:
* 3 A Levels in Science or Engineeering subjects (grade C and 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
* Numerical skills
* Practical skills
* Project planning skills
* Team working
Other requirements
We expect all our employees to have high levels of commitment with a strong work ethic. You will need to be self-motivated and set yourself challenging goals and objectives. You will also be required to apply to Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview.