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Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard ST0841 V1.1

The Engineering Manufacturing apprenticeship provides both academic development and the vocational work-based knowledge and skills to be successful in a dynamic manufacturing environment supporting the business needs of the company.

Benefits for the Employer

Support the business needs by providing specialist technical support for engineers, so that organisations can develop, produce or test new and existing products, processes, or procedures to meet a customer specification in terms of quality, cost and delivery, as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Benefits for the Apprentice

The apprenticeship offers both an academic qualification HNC Manufacturing Engineering alongside the vocational work-based learning with your employer. The HNC units selected support underpinning knowledge and align with the knowledge, skills and behaviour’s set within the end-point assessment.

This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

  • Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
  • Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)

Learning Approach

Attendance on day release over 2.5 years to study Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering.

Production of a work-based portfolio of evidence

End-point assessment activities within college and workplace.

Study Commitment

As a guide, apprentices should expect to study for an additional 12 hours per week on top of their scheduled learning. Employers are expected to support their apprentice’s study by providing a workplace mentor and supporting meetings and assessments.

Qualification Awarded

HNC in Manufacturing Engineering, Level 4 apprenticeship in Automation and Control, level 4 Engineering Manufacturing apprenticeship

Next Steps

Contact our Employer Training team EmployerTraining@DNColleges.ac.uk

Location

Option to study at 1 of 2 campuses: University Campus Doncaster (UCDon) or University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL)

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering).

Core mandatory unit: Engineering Design

Core mandatory unit: Engineering Maths

Core mandatory unit: Engineering Science

Core mandatory unit: Professional Engineering Practice (Note: This is a Pearson-set unit).

Specialist mandatory unit: Production Engineering for Manufacture

Specialist mandatory unit: Quality and Process Improvement

Optional unit:  Industry 4.0

Optional unit: Statistical Process Control

EPA:

There are 2 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 3 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 2 elements are:

Assessment 1:  observation with questioning

Assessment 2: professional discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence

How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

EPA:

There are 2 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 3 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 2 elements are:

Assessment 1:  observation with questioning

Assessment 2: professional discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Electrical Engineers

Up to £82,390
/year

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

Up to £46,733
/year

Building and civil engineering technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist civil and building engineers.

Welding Trades

Up to £57,026
/year

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

Up to £72,967
/year

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 […]

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 3 qualification
This course Level 4 Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard ST0841 V1.1
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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.

Progression

Progression

Successful completion of the apprentice can lead to progression onto Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering), alternatively L6 degree apprenticeship.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

Any fees for a 19+ learner, where the company is a non-Apprenticeship Levy payer will be paid by the company.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 4

Duration

This apprenticeship has a typical duration of 42 months.

Study Mode

Wb

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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Questions? Call 01724 281111 or email apprenticeshipsupport@dncolleges.ac.uk