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Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

Course Information

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  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Subject Area Engineering, Aerospace and Manufacturing
  • Qualification Apprenticeship
  • Study Mode: Day Release (2 days per week)
  • Course Level Level 2
  • Location Technology Centre
  • Course Length Up to 15 months
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Overview

This apprenticeship will teach you fundamental principles of engineering, including the technical knowledge within your chosen pathway which include manufacturing, maintenance (electrical/mechanical), electrical and electronic, technical support or fabrication or material finishing. This one-year course is the ideal starting point for an engineering apprentice.

Who is this course for?

Choose this apprenticeship if you would like to work in a practical role, can pay attention to detail, and have an interest in the engineering maintenance industry.

What you will study

You will:

  • Understand the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings, specifications and how to interpret them
  • Cover relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations
  • Cover individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets
  • Learn about engineering operational practices, processes and procedures
  • Identify potential problems that can occur within engineering operations and how they can be avoided
Assessment
Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their end point assessment:
  • Prepare the work area and equipment
  • Identify hazards and hazardous situations
  • Obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions; Extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation
  • Carry out the engineering activities in line with their job role
  • Carry out 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
Entry requirements
Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths.
If required, 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.

Progression and careers

After the Level 2 apprenticeship, you could move on to a Level 3 apprenticeship. You could also move straight into the industry in your chosen engineering field.

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