What modules are covered?

What does the apprenticeship cover?

The L2 qualification within the Engineering Technician will be delivered over 1 ½ days in the first year and then one day per week in subsequent years. For the Machinist pathyway, it is two days per week for the first year. 

• The apprenticeship is made up of Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.
• Knowledge is taught within college.
• Skills are taught within the workplace. You will need to generate a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate the following skills:
  • Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
  • Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
  • Planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity.
  • Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
  • Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
  • Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
  • Completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
• You will be taught about expected behaviours for the industry and general employment.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths (if required).
• End point assessment is the final stage of your apprenticeship and you must pass this to achieve your apprenticeship. It is the chance to show the skills, knowledge and behaviours you have gained throughout your apprenticeship.

Find out about the new standard, click on the link:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-technician-v1-1

What Next?

Completion of the Apprenticeship is designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech). In the case of the Military specific pathway in the Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician Standard, professional competence will be recognised by the Military Independent Assessment Authority (MIAA).

You may also have the opportunity to progress onto the Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard)

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

Entry requirements include GCSE grade C/4 and above in Maths and English or equivalent.