Engineering Technician Apprenticeship – Level 3

Engineering Technicians in the aerospace, aviation, automotive, maritime defence and wider advanced manufacturing and engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex work and must, as a minimum, be able to:

• apply safe systems of working
• make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes or services
• apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems
• demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in communicating both technical and non-technical information
• have a commitment to continued professional development

Engineering Technicians take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake within the limits of their personal authority. They also need to be able to demonstrate a core set of behaviours in order to be competent in their job role and to complement wider business strategy and development. This will enable them to support their long-term career development.

Engineered and manufactured products and systems that Engineering Technicians work on could involve mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical and fluid power components/systems.

In order to optimise success, candidates will typically have four GCSEs at grade C/4 or the equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science.

You need to provide the apprentice with practical experience in all the elements required by the standard.  You also need to participate in all reviews with the apprentice and DCG.

1. Personal responsibility, resilience and ethics. Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload, and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance.
2. Work effectively in teams. Integrate with the team, support other people, considering the implications of their actions on other people and the business.
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Open and honest communicator, communicating clearly using appropriate methods, listening to others and having a positive and respectful attitude.
4. Focus on quality and problem solving. Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrate attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency.
5. Continuous personal development. Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seek opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies, and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice.

Level 2 Foundation Competence in Advanced Manufacturing

Level 3 Developmental Knowledge in Advanced Manufacturing

Level 3 Developmental Competence in Advanced Manufacturing

All of the qualification requirements in the foundation and development phases are mandatory outcomes for the completion and final certification of the apprenticeship standard. Each qualification has a core and options approach and employers will select the most applicable pathway and unit options to meet their organisational requirements.

There will be an End Point Assessment during the final phase of the apprenticeship where the apprentice will need to demonstrate to the employer how they have achieved full occupational competence against the skills, knowledge and behaviours set out in the standard. On successful completion of the End Point Assessment and employer endorsement phase (final sign-off), apprentices will be then be put forward to be awarded their apprenticeship completion certificate.

Delivery is through day release attendance at College.

Nothing additional is required.

They can progress to a higher apprenticeship course in engineering.

• Maintenance Engineer
• Quality Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Planning and support roles within an engineering environment

You may already have someone in your organisation or someone who has come to you directly asking for an apprenticeship. However, if you don’t, we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and can provide external advertising through social media and the National Apprenticeship Service’s website.

If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421