Manufacturing 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 a Manufacturing Apprenticeship
- Process Operator
- Maintenance Engineer
- Furniture Assembly
- Office and Contract Furniture Assembly
- Polishing and Finishing
- Restoration and Repair
- Upholstery
Progression Routes
A Manufacturing 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 Performing Manufacturing Operations
Technical Element
Apprenticeship:
Award in Industrial Environment Awareness
Skills Element
Apprenticeship:
- Application of Number Level 1
- Communication Level 1
Other Additional Study and Qualifications
Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
