Technical 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 the pathway?
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 C or 4 or above
- GCSE Maths 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.
General requirements:
UK Nationals
- UK passport, showing you are a British citizen or a citizen of the UK, having the right of abode in the UK
- Birth certificate - please also bear in mind, if your name is different to the name you are using, you must also have your deed poll documentation.
EEA Nationals & Switzerland
- For EEA Nationals & Switzerland, an official current immigration status document proving that you have resided in the EEA or Switzerland or the UK, for at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship and that you have the right of abode in the UK.
Non-UK Nationals
- For Non-UK national passport holders, your passport alongside a current Immigration Status Document issued by the UK Home Office, or your Biometric Residence Permit (front and back).
How do I apply?
Once you have decided on which apprenticeship is for you and you have checked that you meet the entry requirements, the next step is to apply. You can do this on our website here.
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