Apprenticeships
Why choose an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships combine real work with training and study for a specific role. You’ll learn new skills in a real work environment, gain experience and earn a salary too. Being an apprentice can be an exciting and rewarding career path. As an apprentice you will;
- be given time off work by your employer to carry out your studies, whilst still getting paid
- work under the supervision and guidance of experienced mentors
- complete regular assessments, including an end-point assessment
- gain industry specific Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required
Advantages of apprenticeships
Open to everyone: apprenticeships aren’t just for school leavers, they’re for everyone.
- To apply for an apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:
- 16 or older
- not in full-time education
- living in England
Earn as you learn: apprentices are employees too, which means you'll get a salary while gaining work experience.
As an apprentice, you’ll get:
- paid and be entitled to the National Minimum Wage
- holiday pay and other employee rights
Nationally recognised training: you'll get training that’s recognised and valued by employers throughout England and the UK.
No student debt: apprentices don’t pay tuition fees and aren’t eligible for student loans, so there’s no student debt to worry about.
There are a number of different engineering Apprenticeship Standards ranging from Intermediate (Level 2), Advanced (Level 3), to Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4). These includes roles such as;
- Engineering Operative - L2
- Lean Manufacturing Operative - L2
- MOET (Maintenance Operations, encompassing Mechanical/Electric/Multi Skilled Maintenance) - L3
- Engineering Technician (encompassing Toolmaker/Product Design/Mechatronics/Technical Support -including: quality control, engineering drawing, operational technical support) – L3
- Machining Technician – L3
- Engineering Design and Draughtsperson – L3
- Plate Welder – L3
- Metal Fabricator – L3
- Engineering Fitter – L3
- Science Industry Maintenance Technician- L3
- Engineering Manufacturing Technician – L4
- Automation & Controls Engineering Technician – L4
- Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician – L4
- Process Leader – L4
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