Engineering Manufacture Technician - Apprenticeship

29492W1/P | Pagefield Campus
Start Date | 09/09/2025
Time/Day | TBA

Is this course for me?

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. They will make decisions, solve problems and produce and/or update technical documentation, reports or specifications covering areas such as quality, reliability, production schedules/targets, costing or other technical documentation that informs others, either internally or externally what needs to be done such as how a product must be designed, manufactured, tested, modified, maintained, stored, transported, commissioned or decommissioned.
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What will I study?

For the first two academic years you will study a HNC Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) qualification alongside maintaining a portfolio of evidence. In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, as indicated within the apprenticeship standard.

How long is the course?

36 months

How will I be assessed?

The HNC is assessed through a variety of methods, from written assignments, presentations and laboratory exercises. The End Point Assessment will comprise of an observation with questioning, and a professional discussion supported by

a portfolio of evidence.

What qualifications do I need?

A relevant STEM Level 3 qualification with 96 UCAS points. Mature apprentices with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered. All apprentices must possess a Grade 4 or above in Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent.

What can I progress onto?

This apprenticeship is recognised for entry to the HND Mechanical Engineering for England (Non levy funded). This apprenticeship is designed to prepare successful apprentices to meet the requirements for registration for Engineering Technician (EngTech) Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).This apprenticeship also provides progression to higher and degree level apprenticeships.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
FREE No No
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16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

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