Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician
Engineering and manufacturing support technicians help engineers by providing hands-on support and technical know-how.
This can include tasks like making drawings, using CAD software, checking quality, programming machines (CNC), working with robots, 3D printing, using specialist software, and improving how processes are done.
Apprenticeship information
Entry requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English, Maths, Science and Technology is desirable. Other equivalent qualifications are acceptable
Where will I study?
Training 2000 Blackburn
Duration
- 3 - 4 years depending on employers needs
- Year 1 - full time at Training 2000*
- OR x2 five week blocks & x1 six week block and 1 day per week to complete the Technical Certificate (if required)
- Year 2 - 1 day per week to complete the Technical Certificate (if required) / assessment in the workplace
- Year 3/4 - assessment in the workplace
English and Maths
You will only need to complete English and Maths Functional Skills if you are unable to provide evidence of your GCSE qualifications or if your existing grades are just below the required entry requirements.
Apprentices who began their apprenticeship training when aged 19+ will no longer be subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and maths. However, for apprentices aged 19+, the apprentice or their employer can still choose for the apprentice to study towards an English and maths qualification.
The Functional Skills programme runs as an addition to the time you are already required to spend doing your off-the-job training. Following a thorough assessment process, we will select a learning plan suitable for you, which will be either 2-weeks full-time or 12-weeks (one day per-week) each for English and/or maths.
If a subject needs re-sitting, this will be additional time in the classroom on top of your learning plan.
Apprenticeship information
Regulatory and Safety Compliance
Comply with statutory, quality, organisational, environmental, and health and safety regulations.
Interpret Engineering Data and Documentation
Receive, read, and interpret engineering data and documentation.
Problem Identification and Solution Contribution
Identify problems within the engineering or manufacturing activity and contribute to the resolution and suitable solutions.
Workflow Organisation and Communication
Organise engineering or manufacturing workflow, communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Work and Resource Planning
Plan work, and resources to enable implementation of engineering or manufacturing tasks and projects.
Use of Technical Software
Use appropriate technical software supporting the operation of processes or equipment.
Safe and Specified Technical Support
Provide technical support operations in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements.
Equipment and Process Support Activities
Complete technical support activities for equipment, components, systems or processes and contribute to their product output.
Production of Technical Documentation
Produce technical documentation, data and information to support engineering or manufacturing activities.
Quality Checks and Assurance
Carry out quality checks during and after the technical support operation.
Technical Handover and Advice
Handover and provide technical advice to stakeholders for engineering equipment and services.
Support for Continuous Improvement
Support continuous improvement activities to address business needs.
IET Approved
Successful completion of this Apprenticeship provides you with professional status (EngTech) which will be understood and sought after by your peers, employers, suppliers, customers and your wider professional network.
*Year 1 full time at Training 2000 could be for a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 12 months.
Year 1 blocks could take between 12 and 18 months to complete. Full time or block training to be decided by employer.
Next steps
On completion of this course you may want to consider the following options to further your career.
Where can you progress to?
Frequently asked questions
Most of our Apprenticeships are 4 years but can be shorter dependant on the type of engineering you are learning.
We offer engineering Apprenticeships in a range of areas, such as CAD (Computer Aided Design), Welding, Fire & Security systems, Electronics, Mechatronics and CNC.
We work with many local engineering companies, who advertise their vacancies on our website. These will change daily, so always check back for the latest ones.
As we are part of the University of Central Lancashire, you can easily progress onto a Degree Apprenticeship