Engineering in the real world
As an engineer, you will use your skills to plan, design, modify and optimise manufacturing processes. You’ll help make things and make things better.
Highlights of working in engineering
At the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre, we work with a diverse group of manufacturing companies that operate in a range of different sectors including: aerospace, food and drink, infrastructure, medical, automotive and transport.
Take a look at the highlights of working in engineering from some of our talented AMRC Training Centre apprentices.
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Name: Bethany Cousins
Company: University of Sheffield AMRC
Apprenticeship: Manufacturing engineer
Level of course: Advanced apprenticeship (level 3), Foundation Degree
(level 5), Degree apprenticeship (level 6)
Highlight of working in engineering: Using the skills I have learned throughout my apprenticeship, both the academic and practical aspects, to research and develop new methods of gear manufacture for the aerospace sector and, ultimately, help improve the industry.
Name: Niall Brooks
Company: Dearneside Fabrications
Apprenticeship: Fabrication and welding
Level of course: Advanced apprenticeship (level 3)
Highlight of working in engineering: I have worked on welding the new banisters for the refurbishment of Meadowhall. Knowing that my work is appreciated by the millions of people that visit the shopping centre makes me feel proud of what I do.
Name: Joshua McKennan
Company: Street Cranexpress
Apprenticeship: Engineering manufacturing technician
Level of course: Advanced apprenticeship (level 3) and Higher apprenticeship (level 4)
Highlight of working in engineering: Knowing that I am part of a company that maintain and install cranes across some of the UK’s key industry sectors including power generation, water, nuclear, defence, waste, and manufacturing.
Name: Niall Dawson
Company: Pryor Marking Technology
Apprenticeship: Engineering technician
Level of course: Advanced apprenticeship (level 3)
Highlight of working in engineering: I have worked on a project that has saved the company I work for £50,000 a year and 20 per cent time reduction. It feels good to know that I played a part in achieving this.
"I felt, and still do feel incredibly passionate about apprenticeships. My apprenticeship has given me the opportunities that I always dreamed of when I first started my career – at a great company and with a fantastic training centre."
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