Engineering manufacturing technician
As an engineering manufacturing technician, you will provide specialist technical support so that organisations can develop, produce or test new/existing products, processes or procedures to meet a customer specification in terms of quality, cost and delivery, as efficiently and effectively as possible.
What will I study on this apprenticeship standard?
As part of the Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship you will study the Higher National Certificate in manufacturing operations with the following units:
- Manufacturing processes
- Manufacturing planning and scheduling principles
- Engineering maths
- Engineering science
- Industry 4.0
- Sustainability and the environment in the manufacturing industry
- Introduction to professional engineering management
- Managing a professional engineering project.
What jobs will I be trained for once I have finished this apprenticeship?
This apprenticeship trains you for a variety of roles such as: manufacturing engineer quality, manufacturing production engineer, manufacturing procurement engineer, quality engineer, costing engineer, test and commissioning engineer, installation engineer, process engineer and production support engineer.
Higher apprenticeship entry requirements:
Applicants must already be employed in a suitable engineering role or have relevant engineering experience.
In addition, you will need one of the following:
- A minimum of two A-Levels at grade C or above, including a mathematical-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or an additional mathematics-related subject
- An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at MM (Merit Merit) level
- An EAL Diploma in an Engineering-based subject at M (Merit) or above
- Equivalent qualifications such as Technical Levels at MM (Merit Merit) or above.
Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.
How do I apply?
"By taking the apprenticeship route, I gained practical experience and academic knowledge at the same time. This means that I have almost seven years’ experience as well as the qualifications earned at the AMRC Training Centre, which puts me in a better position to other graduates who go through the traditional route of going to university."
Daniel Ferrow - Stanley Black & Decker Inc