Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

About this apprenticeship

As an apprentice, you will learn every stage of the manufacturing process, from component production to heat treatment, machining, surface finishing and metrology
You will produce complex components which can only be created using 3D printing for major customers in aerospace, automotive and electronics (this could include high-end sports cars, VR headsets, aerospace engines, rocket nozzles and more)
As well as the production stages, you will also learn how to maintain and calibrate key equipment and manage stock. There will also be opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement (CI) projects to help Alloyed meet the changing demands from engineering teams
You will experience all aspects of a manufacturing environment, developing key project skills and management skills transferable to any career, and you will be seen as a vital member of the Alloyed team

Training

College will be in Bicester, Oxforshire
11 Wedgwood Road, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 4UL

Qualifications included:

Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
Company Training Plan & Assessment
BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (Development Competence)
Level 2 Functional Skills – maths (If required)
Level 2 Functional Skills – English (If required)
End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship (Months 36 to 39)

What you could go on to do

This is an entry into a career in engineering. Successful apprentices could secure a permanent full-time technician role in an area where they have developed industry-leading knowledge and skills. They could pursue many opportunities in different operational areas. Hands-on training and development will continue into specialisms.