Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship is aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in engineering. There are various pathway options to choose from.

Topics include:

Across all pathways

• Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
• Working Efficiently and Effectively in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
• Engineering environment awareness
• Engineering techniques
• Engineering mathematics and science principles
• Understanding Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)

Pathways

• Manufacturing
• Maintenance
• Electrical
• Product Design
• Fabrication
• Material Finishing

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their end point assessment:

• Identify hazards and hazardous situations; Prepare the work area and equipment
• Obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions; Extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation
• Carryout the engineering activities in line with their job role
• Carry quality checks as required; working with minimum supervision either individually or as part of a team and will be responsible for their own actions and for the quality and accuracy and timely delivery of the work they undertake

Next steps: On completion you could progress on to the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, Level 3 Machinist Technician Apprenticeship, Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship or into full time employment.

Apprentices have access to all facilities across College. Our Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) give you access to a huge range of online books and resources to help you with your studies.