On the production floor and in the office
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
Applicants must be in full-time employment and:
In order to optimise success candidates will typically have 5 GCSE’s at Grade C ( Grade 4/5 in the new numerical GCSE grading system) or above, including Mathematics, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at level 3.
*(As further guidance, the level of Mathematics has an advisory GCSE level of grade B (Grade 5/6 in the new numerical GCSE grading system).
A list of acceptable equivalent qualifications is available from the gov.uk website, as well as guidance on obtaining replacement certificates. It will not be possible for applicants to proceed with their application unless they are able to provide evidence of achievement or proof that they have applied for replacement certificates.
All applications are individually assessed.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
Keeping manufacturing processes running smoothly, efficiently and to quality and safety standards.
Working with engineers, managers and operators to optimise operations rather than only keep them running.
Covers production planning, process optimisation, collaboration with engineers and operators
Conducting quality checks and ensuring compliance with standards, which on a production line is what stops a small fault becoming a recall.
Covers quality checks, compliance with standards, product quality
Assisting with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, monitoring equipment performance and coordinating maintenance.
Covers troubleshooting, resolving technical issues, equipment monitoring, coordinating maintenance
Collecting and analysing production data to improve efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives with the team.
Covers collecting and analysing production data, efficiency improvement, continuous improvement
Helping put health and safety protocols into practice on the floor, where they either work or they do not.
Covers health and safety protocols
HNC Manufacturing Engineering alongside the work-based learning, with units chosen to align with the end-point assessment, and alignment to Engineering Technician (EngTech) registration.
Covers HNC Manufacturing Engineering, end-point assessment alignment, EngTech registration
EPA: There are 2 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 3 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 2 elements are: Assessment 1: observation with questioning Assessment 2: professional discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
Successful completion of the apprentice can lead to progression onto Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering), alternatively L6 degree apprenticeship.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
Speak to us today 0800 358 7979
Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.
