Engineering and manufacturing support technician
This includes offering help in measurement, off line programming, process control, performance and continuous improvement solutions, production scheduling/planning, product technical applications and capability, technical sales and marketing support, product development and innovation, engineering drawing, quality control and inspection as required.
What will I study on this apprenticeship standard?
Units could include:
- Preparing and using industrial robots
- Producing components by rapid prototyping techniques
- Producing CAD models (drawings) using a CAD system
- Communications for engineering technicians
- Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering
- Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs.
You and your employer will get the opportunity to select additional units that will help you gain the skills to progress within your organisation.
What jobs will I be trained for once I have finished this apprenticeship?
This apprenticeship trains you for a variety of technical support roles such as a CAD engineer, design engineer, offline CNC programmer, quality inspection engineer and technical support engineer.
Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements:
You will need both of the following:
- GCSE English language - grade C or 4 or above
- GCSE Maths - grade C or 4 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