Engineering Apprenticeship – Level 3

Course content

Engineering Technicians require a range of specialist knowledge and skills.

Specialist Knowledge will involve understanding:

• mathematical techniques, formulas and calculations
• the practical and theoretical uses of machines
• the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in manufacturing
• the safe operation, correct selection, and the application of a range of hand tools
• safe operation and operating principles of a range of complex machinery
• the set up and operation of the machinery and equipment efficiently and effectively
• the methods and techniques of evaluating data and documentation

Specialist Skills:

• reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation
• applying methods and techniques to produce, assemble, disassemble repair and/or maintain equipment
• manufacturing components
• undertaking testing to confirm correct operation, and of the effectiveness of repairs and maintenance activities carried out
• undertaking equipment/asset care and/or Preventative Planned Maintenance processes and procedures
• carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities
• contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures

You will also cover and provide evidence for a range of behaviours, which includes Personal Responsibility, Working in Teams, Effective Communication, Problem Solving and Continuous Personal Development.

Course assessment

Apprentices will attend college on a day release programme for 42-48 months. Following a training period of skills and technical knowledge development, all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

• A Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
• Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment

Benefits to employers

Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way for any organisation to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. Hiring an apprentice can help you improve productivity and reduce staff turnover.

There’s a wide selection of apprenticeships available, covering lots of different job roles to help you choose a qualification that suits your business needs. This helps you match the skills of the employees to the skills that you need.

Fees

If you have less than 50 staff and the apprentice is between 16-18 then the apprenticeship will be fully funded, you will only need to pay for the apprentice’s wages. If you choose to recruit an apprentice who is 19 or above you will be required to pay 5% of the cost of the apprenticeship (the government will fund 95%).

If you are a large employer with 50+ staff you will be required to fund 5% of the apprenticeships costs regardless of the age of the learner.

Employers with a wage bill of over £3 million will pay the cost of the apprenticeship through the apprenticeship levy.

Benefits to apprentice

As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced, skilled staff, you will gain job-specific skills and training, you will earn a wage and get holiday pay whilst you train.

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone is able to benefit from the life changing opportunities of an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are opening the door to professions that used to only be an option for people with a traditional degree.

Apprenticeships are more than just another way to gain a qualification and can give you the skills you need to progress your career.