Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Maintenance Apprenticeship

In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, these include: A broad understanding of engineering, for example, understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations. Understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians. You will work safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements, dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel. You will take personal responsibility for your actions, be resilient, ethical, working effectively in teams, supporting other people, and consider implications of your actions on other people and the business, using effective communication and interpersonal skills. You will focus on quality and offer effective problem-solving solutions, as well as continuously developing your skills and behaviours.

48 Months

All apprentices now complete an end-point assessment to complete their qualification. This is delivered by an independent end-point assessment organisation with no affiliation to the employer or training provider. This is a national requirement and endpoint assessments are carried out by a third party assessor. End point assessments use a variety of assessment methods depending on the apprenticeship standard these can include:Professional Discussions. Interviews. Showcase portfolios. Practical assessment of skill. Theory assessments. Assignments and more

Employers are looking for apprentices who have GCSE Maths and english at Grade 4. Level 2 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-3 or equivalent, including Maths or english. Level 3 - 6 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4 or equivalent, including Maths or english.

Completion of the Apprenticeship is designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech). Progression to higher and degree level apprenticeships possible.

If you don't currently have an employer and would like to undertake an apprenticeship, take a look at our vacancies at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/Apprenticeship-Vacancies

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