Apprenticeships are work-based courses which involve learning and gaining qualifications while working for an employer. An apprentice works at the employer’s premises, gaining practical experience and skills while working towards a qualification which is relevant to their job.
Engineering design and draughtspersons produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in industrial and commercial construction. Typically, jobholders work in a wide range of industries of national importance including power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, food and drink processing.
Jobholders are based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at onsite locations. They are required to understand onsite hazards and health and safety requirements.
The jobholder must: Understand technical drawings and specifications and be able to create their own; identify factors likely to affect design decisions; produce CAD (computer aided design) models and engineering drawings, be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.
Occupation
There are five main disciplines within the occupation of Engineering Design and Draughtsperson. An apprentice gains an understanding across all these disciplines and will typically specialise in one or more:
• Electrical Design and Draughtsperson
• Control and Instrumentation Design and Draughtsperson
• Mechanical Design and Draughtsperson
• Piping Design and Draughtsperson
• Structural Design and Draughtsperson
There are 3 delivery models:
Standard
First year in Training Centre full-time (8am till 4pm)
Day-Release in second year (rest of time on-site)
Third year on-site full time
Assessed every 8 weeks whilst on-site
Intensive
First year in Training Centre full-time (8am till 4pm)
Second and third years on-site full-time
Assessed every 8 weeks whilst on-site
Day-release
First-year to complete workshop units via block-release or
in employer’s workshop
Two-years day release (8am till 4pm)
Assessed every 8 weeks whilst on-site
Assessment Methods
All apprentices must undertake an independent end-point assessment which is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.
Electrical engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, power stations, building control systems and other electrical products and systems.
Building and civil engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist civil and building engineers.
Welding trades workers join metal parts by welding, brazing and soldering, and cut and remove defects from metal using a variety of equipment and techniques.
Engineering project managers and project engineers schedule, manage and oversee engineering projects for quality of work, timeliness and completion within budget, plan, design and specify materials and equipment for the […]
Student Voice
One of the biggest highlights of studying at North Lindsey College was the course structure—it gave me the flexibility to keep my part-time job while learning. I really enjoyed both the practical and theory sessions, and the course has opened so many doors for my future.
Any fees for a 19+ learner, where the company is a non-Apprenticeship Levy payer will be paid by the company.
Level
Level 3
Duration
This apprenticeship has a typical duration of 36 – 42 months.
Study Mode
Wb
Location
North Lindsey College
Applications are open. Apply online in minutes.
Questions? Call 01724 281111 or email apprenticeshipsupport@dncolleges.ac.uk
