Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Electrical or Mechanical) Apprenticeship Level 4
This is an Institute of Technology programme. The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide specialist technical support for engineers, so that organisations can develop, produce, or test new/existing products, processes or procedures to meet a customer specification in terms of quality, cost and delivery as efficiently and effectively as possible. Engineering Manufacturing Technicians gather information and data from a range of sources and analyse the information/data.
To ensure that the apprenticeship standard and pathway is appropriate for the job role, a discussion will take place to ensure that the full range of the apprenticeship can be covered. A bespoke training plan will be created for apprentices with any prior engineering qualifications.
You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week and employed in a role that enables you to fulfil the criteria requirements of the End-Point Assessment.
What will I study?
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide specialist technical support for engineers, so that organisations can develop, produce, or test new/existing products, processes or procedures to meet a customer specification in terms of quality, cost and delivery as efficiently and effectively as possible. Engineering Manufacturing Technicians gather information and data from a range of sources and analyse the information/data.
Engineering Manufacturing Technicians can be office-based, manufacturing/plant-based or more commonly a combination of both. They work with engineering and/or manufacturing teams at an operational level, such as with production team leaders and/or management level, and with specialist quality or design engineers. As well as liaising with internal colleagues, they may also be responsible for working directly with customers and/or suppliers or with representatives from appropriate regulatory bodies.
Typical job titles include Manufacturing Engineer Quality, Manufacturing Production Engineer, Manufacturing Procurement Engineer, Quality Engineer, Costing Engineer, Test and Commissioning Engineer, Installation Engineer, Process Engineer and Production Support Engineer.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed throughout the duration of your apprenticeship. The End-Point Assessment (EPA) consists of two assessment methods which must be achieved to be awarded the Apprenticeship:
- Assessment method 1: Observation with questioning - apprentices must be observed by an independent assessor completing work tasks in their normal workplace, in which they will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours assigned to this assessment method.
- Assessment method 2: Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence - this assessment will take the form of a professional discussion which must be appropriately structured to draw out the best of the apprentice’s competence and excellence and cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours assigned to this assessment method.
Qualifications received
- Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
- Level 4 HTQ Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering
Successful Apprentices will be able to apply for Engineering Technician status (Eng. Tech) from a number of professional institutes such as:
- IET
- IMechE
Method of delivery
Apprentices attend College on a day release basis for two years to complete the BTEC Level 4 HNC. The remainder of the time will be in the workplace building a portfolio of evidence for the End-Point Assessment portfolio. Evidence for the portfolio can be provided through a range of sources, e.g., performance review documentation, witness statements, training records/certificates, work products such as risk assessments, reports, meeting records, plans etc. The assessor/reviewer will visit the workplace at regular intervals for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Additional costs
There are no specific College programme related costs, however, you will be advised of any additional costs during your application and enrolment process.
Your next steps
The Apprenticeship is an ideal platform to progress onto a BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering, and then onto a Degree Apprenticeship or top up Degree.
To find out more about how to become an apprentice or how to recruit an apprentice into your business, please contact York Apprenticeship Team:
Tel: 01904 770368
Email: apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk
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