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Take the next step in your engineering career with this advanced apprenticeship, designed for aspiring professionals looking to build specialist skills in engineering manufacturing.
This 42-month programme includes a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering – either Mechanical or Electrical – depending on your job role. You’ll gain valuable on-the-job experience while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) required to succeed in the industry.
Engineering Manufacturing Technicians play a key role in supporting engineers and ensuring products, processes or systems meet specifications. You’ll gather and analyse data, solve problems, and contribute to the design, development, testing and improvement of engineering solutions.
You will develop a broad set of skills, including:
Knowledge
Engineering principles, maths and materials
Manufacturing methods and production processes
Lean tools and quality control techniques
Health and safety regulations and sustainability
Communication and documentation systems
Data analysis and project management
Skills
Interpreting and analysing engineering data
Using project management and problem-solving tools
Applying quality control and lean manufacturing techniques
Using computer-based software packages
Communicating effectively with teams and stakeholders
Behaviours
Working professionally and respectfully
Promoting innovation and emerging technologies
Complying with safety and environmental regulations
Developing positive working relationships
Continuously improving through professional development
You’ll also complete a final engineering project to demonstrate your skills and knowledge, bringing together everything you’ve learned throughout the programme.
You’ll complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering during your apprenticeship, tailored to your specialism:
Electrical Engineering pathway
Engineering Maths
Engineering Principles
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Electronic Circuits and Devices
Automation, Robotics and PLCs
Combinational and Logical Sequences
Engineering Mechanics and Materials
Professional Engineering Project
Mechanical Engineering pathway
Engineering Maths
Engineering Principles
Mechanical Principles
Application of Machine Tools
Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Thermodynamics
Engineering Mechanics and Materials
Professional Engineering Project
To complete the apprenticeship, you must:
Complete an HNC in Engineering aligned to your discipline
Build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating how you meet the KSBs
Undergo an End Point Assessment, including a professional discussion and observed tasks supported by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
You will need to have relevant employment, and entry is subject to interview and assessment. GCSE English and maths grade 4/C or above (or Level 2 functional skills) and a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Engineering discipline grade merit or above.
This apprenticeship includes a Higher National Certificate (HNC) designed with employers to meet industry needs. HNCs are highly valued by employers in the UK and overseas and can support progression into higher-level roles or further professional qualifications.
Your progress will be continuously monitored and supported by a Professional Trainer.
Depending on the standard, we assess your competence through various methods, such as practical exams, assignments, interviews, project work, presentations or observations and we will also evaluate your portfolio of evidence, which documents your learning and progress throughout your apprenticeship with us.
The apprenticeship end-point assessment is the final evaluation stage of your apprenticeship programme. It's designed to determine whether you have achieved the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standard and perform the job role independently.
Successful completion of the end-point assessment is required to receive certification.
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College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.
Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.