Engineering Manufacture

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Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture: Engineering Maintenance

Level(s): Level 3

Duration: 42 months

Location: Barry Campus and Workplace

About the Course:

The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture sits within the Welsh Apprenticeship Framework FR05072, issued by Enginuity. It supports the development of skilled craft and technician level engineers across multiple engineering subsectors, including engineering maintenance.

This pathway develops the knowledge and hands on skills required to maintain, inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and manufacturing equipment used across engineering and industrial environments.

It is suitable for apprentices working in:
Aerospace maintenance environments 
Automotive or rail engineering 
Manufacturing and production lines 
Mechanical and electrical maintenance roles 
Industrial plant, machine or system upkeep 

The pathway produces multi skilled maintenance technicians capable of supporting safe, efficient engineering operations. This pathway suits apprentices who:
Work in maintenance engineering roles (mechanical, electrical or multi skilled) 
Maintain equipment, machinery, systems or components 
Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance 
Support fault finding, diagnostics, inspection, repair and testing 
Want to progress to technician or senior maintenance roles 

Routes:

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
Essential Communication Skills Level 2 
Essential Application of Number Skills Level 2 
Essential Digital Literacy Skills Level 2 

Applicable if proxies are not available

Entry Requirements:

Level 3 Apprenticeship is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grade C (new equivalent grade 4) or above including Maths, English and a Science

Important Points:

You must be: Employed for 16 hours or more each week in a suitable role
You must be: Living in Wales or Working 51% of your contract in Wales
You must be: Aged 16 or over

Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture: Engineering Technical Support

Level(s): Level 3

Duration: 42 months

Location: Barry Campus and Workplace

About the Course:

The Engineering Technical Support pathway sits within the official Welsh Apprenticeship Framework FR05072 at Level 3, designed to develop skilled engineering technicians capable of supporting engineering design, planning, quality assurance, documentation and technical coordination activities within manufacturing and engineering environments.

The pathway prepares apprentices for roles that support engineering teams through:
Technical documentation and reporting 
Engineering planning and scheduling 
CAD and drawing interpretation support 
Quality monitoring and inspection activities 
Production engineering and process optimisation 
Materials or production coordination 
Providing technical advice to engineering and manufacturing teams 

It is aimed at learners working in more technical, office based or hybrid roles rather than traditional hands on craft roles. This pathway is suited to apprentices working in roles such as:
Technical Support Technician 
Engineering Coordinator 
CAD or Design Support Technician 
Quality or Compliance Support 
Production Engineering Support 
Planning or Project Engineering Assistant 

It is ideal for learners involved in engineering processes, documentation, testing, planning or analysis rather than primary manufacturing or maintenance tasks.

Routes:

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support
Essential Communication Skills Level 2 
Essential Application of Number Skills Level 2 
Essential Digital Literacy Skills Level 2 

Applicable if proxies are not available

Entry Requirements:

Level 3 Apprenticeship is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grade C (new equivalent grade 4) or above including Maths, English and a Science

Important Points:

You must be: Employed for 16 hours or more each week in a suitable role
You must be: Living in Wales or Working 51% of your contract in Wales
You must be: Aged 16 or over

Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture: Aerospace

Level(s): Level 3

Duration: 42 months

Location: Workplace

About the Course:

The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture is part of the official Welsh Apprenticeship Framework FR05072, issued by Enginuity. It prepares apprentices for skilled technician level roles across engineering and manufacturing, including the aerospace sector.

The pathway is designed to develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and competence needed to work safely and effectively in aerospace engineering environments, such as:
Aircraft manufacturing 
Aerospace component production 
Fabrication, assembly and fitting 
Maintenance support and inspection 
Aerostructures and composite manufacture 

This pathway is suitable for apprentices who:
Are working in aerospace engineering or aerospace manufacturing environments 
Support aircraft component manufacture, assembly or maintenance 
Need to demonstrate Level 3 engineering craft or technician competence 
Want to progress toward more technical or supervisory roles in aerospace 

Routes:

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering
Essential Communication Skills Level 2 
Essential Application of Number Skills Level 2 
Essential Digital Literacy Skills Level 2 

Applicable if proxies are not available

Entry Requirements:

Level 3 Apprenticeship is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grade C (new equivalent grade 4) or above including Maths, English and a Science

Important Points:

You must be: Employed for 16 hours or more each week in a suitable role
You must be: Living in Wales or Working 51% of your contract in Wales
You must be: Aged 16 or over

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