Engineering and Manufacturing

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Apprenticeship
Engineering and Manufacturing
Flexible
Study Mode

Apprenticeship

Start Date, Location

October 2026, Flexible

Duration

42 months

Cost

£.00

per academic year.
View our facilities & work

Course Overview

Fitters may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, or instrumentation bias or operate across multiple disciplines depending on the type of assembly. To produce or re-furbish the components fitters will interpret drawings/specifications and plan their work, for example ensuring they have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task to the required specification. Fitters are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge. On completion of the task a fitter will hand over the product and prepare the work area for the next task by checking equipment meets the standards required to operate. They may be based in a workshop or clients premises – this may include hazardous environments.

More information

• Reading, interpreting and understanding the component/assembly specification, diagrams and drawings
• Planning component/assembly task – materials, tools and equipment
• Carryout relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source resources and interpret drawings, specifications and instructions
• Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects
• Measuring / testing, checking/inspecting component/assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter
• Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate
• Applying improvement techniques; implementing solutions where appropriate
• Communicating with colleagues and/or customers
• Completing component/assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation .
• Operating in line with quality, health & safety and environmental procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable
• 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above including Math, English Language and a Science
• There will be an initial basic assessment as part of the application process
• Level 2 Foundation Competence Diploma
• Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Knowledge Diploma
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering
PPE will be provided by your employer
All learning materials will be provided as part of your course

Ready to apply?

Careers

Other upcoming events

Salisbury open event: October 2026
08 October 2026

17:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

Trowbridge open event: November 2026
07 November 2026

10:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

Lack­ham open event: November 2026
14 November 2026

10:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

Chip­pen­ham open event: November 2026
14 November 2026

10:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

Castle Combe open event: November 2026
14 November 2026

12:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

Salisbury open event: November 2026
21 November 2026

10:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

Student filmmaker laughing while operating a professional cinema camera during a film shoot outdoors.
Higher Education virtual open event
02 December 2026

17:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

Gamers
Trowbridge open event: January 2027
27 January 2027

17:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

equine students
Lack­ham open event: January 2027
30 January 2027

10:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

Film students
Chip­pen­ham open event: February 2027
02 February 2027

17:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

30 November -0001

0:00

Read our

Latest News

Search Our Website