The Engineering Manufacturing apprenticeship provides both academic development and the vocational work-based knowledge and skills to be successful in a dynamic manufacturing environment supporting the business needs of the company.
Benefits for the Employer
Support the business needs by providing specialist technical support for engineers, so that organisations can develop, produce or test new and existing products, processes, or procedures to meet a customer specification in terms of quality, cost and delivery, as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Benefits for the Apprentice
The apprenticeship offers both an academic qualification HNC Manufacturing Engineering alongside the vocational work-based learning with your employer. The HNC units selected support underpinning knowledge and align with the knowledge, skills and behaviour's set within the end-point assessment. This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
* Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
* Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
Learning Approach
Attendance on day release over 2.5 years to study Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering. Production of a work-based portfolio of evidence End-point assessment activities within college and workplace.
Study Commitment: As a guide, apprentices should expect to study for an additional 12 hours per week on top of their scheduled learning. Employers are expected to support their apprentice's study by providing a workplace mentor and supporting meetings and assessments.
Qualification Awarded
HNC in Manufacturing Engineering, Level 4 apprenticeship in Automation and Control, level 4 Engineering Manufacturing apprenticeship.
Applicant Requirements
* Be 18 or older
* Have the right of abode and right to work in the UK to qualify for funding
* Meet course entry requirements
In order to optimise success candidates will typically have 5 GCSEs 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. 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.
Campus Locations
Option to study at 1 of 2 campuses: University Campus Doncaster (UCDon) or University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL).
#J-18808-Ljbffr