Engineering Apprenticeship

An Apprenticeship combines real work and learning. As an Apprentice you will usually spend 1 day a week in College and the rest of the week in your workplace.

Apprentices earn a wage and get experience whilst working towards a number of qualifications.

Example job roles following an Engineering Apprenticeship

• Mechanical Engineering Fitter
• Mechanical Engineering Machinist
• CNC Machinist
• Maintenance Engineer
• Aerospace Engineer
• Automotive Engineer
• Toolmaker
• Welding and Fabrication

Progression Routes

An Engineering Apprenticeship can open doors to a fantastic career! You could continue with your studies, undertaking degree level study at university after an Advanced Apprenticeship. You could also decide to study for a number of professional qualifications in your industry in order for you to progress within your career.

How an Apprenticeship works

There are a number of elements to each Apprenticeship and this is called the framework. Each Apprenticeship framework has up to three main strands:

• Competence based element
• Technical element
• Skills element

These strands are sometimes accompanied by additional qualifications to give the most relevant skills and knowledge required for the job.

Competence Element

Apprenticeship:

NVQ Level 2

Advanced:

NVQ Level 3

Options within the Framework

• Performing Engineering Operations
• Business Improvement Techniques
• Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
• Fabrication and Welding Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Engineering Maintenance and Installation
• Materials Processing and Finishing
• Electrical and Electronics Servicing
• Marine Engineering
• Railway Engineering
• Engineering Technical Support

Technical Element

Apprenticeship:

NVQ Level 2 Technical Certificate in your chosen route

Advanced:

NVQ Level 3 Technical Certificate in your chosen route

Skills Element

Apprenticeship:

• Application of Number Level 1
• Communication Level 1
• Information and Communication Technology Level 1
• Improving Own Learning and Performance Level 2
• Working with Others Level 2

Advanced:

• Application of Number Level 2
• Communication Level 2
• Information and Communication Technology Level 2
• Improving Own Learning and Performance Level 2
• Working with Others Level 2

Other Additional Study and Qualifications

Employment Rights and Responsibilities.