Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)

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Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Study Mode

Apprenticeship

Start Date, Location

Aug 2025, Flexible

Duration

4 years

Cost

£.00

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Course Overview

Engineering and manufacturing support technicians support the work of engineers by the provision of technical support and expertise for areas of the engineering and manufacturing function. This typically could include, engineering drawing, computer aided design (CAD), quality control, robotics, additive manufacturing, engineering or manufacturing software development and process engineering.

The support provided is often complex in nature. They will be proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business. They organise and co-ordinate services for stakeholders. They contribute to the planning of work and resources to enable work to be carried out. Stakeholders are informed of progress of development work. They have good communication skills. They may contribute to problem solving. They support continuous improvements. Others may be involved in the implementation of such solutions. They will use technical software packages, typically computer aided design (CAD), or other specialist software, to produce design solutions for equipment or services. They inspect and test equipment or services and produce data from test results. They write technical reports and carry out audits for equipment or services.

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What will I learn?

In addition to general engineering themes such as Engineering Mathematics, Mechanical Principals, Electrical Electronic Principles, Engineering Communications, CAD, Inspection, Quality and Fault Finding – apprentices will also gain knowledge in:

– Awareness of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance and impact on role.
– Environmental and sustainability regulations and guidance.
– British standards for engineering representations, drawings, and graphical information.
– Engineering standards and regulations, relevant to the occupation and technician’s responsibilities.
– Engineering mathematical techniques and scientific principles: calculations, conversions, graphical representation, rate of – change, calculus, trigonometry, areas and volumes, mechanical and electrical principles, properties of materials.
– Digitisation and emerging technologies within the engineering and manufacturing sector
– Problem solving techniques: diagnostics, root cause analysis
– Resource management requirements
– Engineering and manufacturing technical outputs
– Documentation and recording information requirements
– Standard operating procedures (SOP)
– Continuous improvement techniques

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 (c) including Maths, English language and (ideally) a Science.

Study, Assessment and Qualifications

In year 1, apprentices will cover foundation engineering skills through hands on practical workshops. This would be either Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or both (depending on the employer request and demands of the role).

In the 2nd and 3rd year, apprentices will develop into a technical qualification at level 3 (Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies) and depending on the role it may also include a Level 3 EAL NVQ Diploma in Engineering Technical Support to support competence building at work.

Additional Costs and Information

No additional costs required from the apprentice.
The employer will supply all PPE resources needed.
Access to IT equipment will be needed for assignment and report writing.

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