Apprenticeship in Engineering

Start Date
Level
Course Course
P00682
Area
Construction & Building Trades
Campus
City Campus

About this Course

Engineering is a fast-growing sector in South Yorkshire and has been associated with Sheffield and its people for hundreds of years. Engineering roles cover a wide range of sectors and support in a variety of ways.

Key Units

Careers you can train for with an Engineering Apprenticeship include: 

Engineering Operative  

An Engineering operative is a common entry level position in the manufacturing and engineering sector. The role would include working individually and as a part of a team, restoring components and assembling and repairing machines and press tools. 

General Welder – ARC Processes  

A General welder produces good quality welds using two welding processes/material type combinations. The role will include positioning, preparing and checking the welding equipment, receiving, handling and maintaining consumables and inspecting and reporting to the production control system. 

Metal Casting Foundry and Pattern Making Technician  

Metal casting foundry and patternmaking technicians are involved in highly skilled, complex and important roles in the case metals industry. The role will include performing safety, quality and compliance checks and using the correct processes, procedures and equipment to complete projects. 

Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician  

Electrical/mechanical maintenance operations engineering and technician work on various types of plant and equipment commonly found in the engineering industry. The role will include installing, testing, servicing, replacing and repairing different types of equipment. 

Machining Technician  

Machining technician roles can be found in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) sector. The role will include interpreting information, setting up, operating, adjusting or editing machine settings and using CNC equipment. 

Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician  

A Lead engineering maintenance technician has a multi-disciplinary role, managing and leading other technicians. You would be offering engineering support, technical leadership and expertise to businesses small and large. 

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Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeships.

Assessment

During your standard, you will develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure your readiness for your End Point Assessment (EPA).

Future Opportunities

In South Yorkshire by 2030, there will be 92,200 jobs in this sector. This includes 3,000 new jobs. 

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Key skills needed: 

  • Problem solving 
  • Attention to detail 
  • Project management 
  • Communication 
  • Critical thinking and reasoning 

Employers we work with  

  • Liberty Steel UK  
  • Sheffield Forgemasters  
  • MAG Orthotics  

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