Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship

During the apprenticeship, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to support engineering and manufacturing operations, including:

• Engineering drawing and computer-aided design (CAD).
• Quality control and quality assurance processes.
• CNC programming and manufacturing technologies.
• Robotics and automated systems.
• Additive manufacturing techniques.
• Engineering and manufacturing software applications.
• Production planning and scheduling.
• Inspection, testing and measurement systems.
• Technical reporting and documentation.
• Process improvement and problem-solving techniques.
• Technical support for product development and innovation.
• Communication and stakeholder management within engineering environments.

A summative assessment completed by an Independent End Point Assessor from SIAS once all on-programme elements have been completed. The assessment method for Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician includes:

• Observation
• Professional Discussion
• Portfolio or Logbook

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you will need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.