About the apprenticeship
Duties
You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of either mechanical and electrical engineering or a combination of the two. The first year will be spent, studying full time at NDTGA College, Cwmbran and through onsite placements. From the second year onwards, you will continue to study part-time at NDGTA and work on site at Microchip, where you will be taught, and put into practice, engineering skills which will be key for a junior engineering role.
Additional information
Throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship, you will be taught, and put into practice, engineering skills which will be key for a junior engineering role at Microchip.
Your Apprenticeship will last for a minimum of 4 years, during which time you will rotate around the wide range of engineering teams across our business.
As an Apprentice you will also:
• Support and be a part of the Microchip Apprentice Community
• Support STEM at Microchip, especially with local educational institutions
• Participate in thriving work community + events
• And more!
Requirements
Qualifications
•A minimum of 5 GSCEs, achieved or predicted, A*- C or 9 – 4, including English, Maths and Science
•Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking; able to easily adapt to new ways of working
•An evident interest in engineering as a subject
•Experience of engineering activities are advantageous but, not necessary. This may include:
•Hobbies or voluntary work
•Previous work experience
•Engineering related school subjects
•Good IT skills - A working knowledge of Microsoft office programs is sufficient
•Ideally able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, e.g. through part time employment and/or voluntary activities
•Can do attitude and approach
•Support others and get involved
•Be a team player
•Open to new things/adaptable
•Proactive and able to use your initiative
•Able to prioritise your time to achieve results
•Inquisitive to learn and understand
Skills
•Can do attitude and approach
•Support others and get involved
•Be a team player
•Open to new things/adaptable
•Proactive and able to use your initiative
•Able to prioritise your time to achieve results
•Inquisitive to learn and understand
Welsh language
Welsh spoken skills: No
Welsh written skills: No
If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.
Training provided
Training provider
NDGTA
Qualification
Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship
Disability confident
Is this employer disability confident: No
What is disability confident?
Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.
Employer details
Microchip
Phase 2
Castlegate Business Park
Caldicot
NP26 5YW