Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship – Level 4

The Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship is designed to provide specialist technical support for engineers in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and chemical processing. Here’s a summary aimed at employers:

• Role Overview: Apprentices will support engineers in developing, producing, or testing products and processes to meet customer specifications efficiently and effectively.
• Key Responsibilities: Includes data analysis, problem-solving, producing technical documentation, managing quality and safety, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skills Developed: Apprentices will learn problem-solving techniques, quality management systems, lean manufacturing tools, project management, and technical documentation skills.
• Work Environment: Apprentices will work in both office and manufacturing settings, interacting with various teams and possibly customers and suppliers.
• Professional Growth: This apprenticeship prepares individuals for roles such as costing engineer, manufacturing quality engineer, process engineer, and test and commissioning engineer.
• End-Point Assessment: Includes a knowledge test, practical observation, and professional discussion to ensure apprentices have the necessary skills and knowledge.

This apprenticeship is ideal for employers looking to develop skilled technicians who can contribute to process improvements and ensure the quality and efficiency of manufacturing operations.

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science grades 4-9 (C or above) or Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills.

Level 3 knowledge qualification in Engineering such as a BTEC which must include Maths.

Acceptance onto this apprenticeship is subject to a curriculum interview. 

Apprentices will require to attend all off the job training during term time to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard and complete their mandatory qualification. Employers will actively be involved in the 12 week review process and support target setting to develop the apprentices. Employers will support in preparing the apprentice for their End Point Assessment (EPA).

Apprentices on the Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship will demonstrate the following key behaviours:

1. Safety First: Actively promote and adhere to health and safety management systems, fostering a safety-first culture.
2. Systematic and Transparent: Operate in a methodical, proactive, and transparent manner.
3. Advocacy for Innovation: Promote the adoption of emerging and advanced technologies to optimize performance.
4. Professional Development: Take responsibility for their own professional growth, seeking opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.
5. Compliance and Responsibility: Comply with health and safety regulations, accept responsibility for their workload, and demonstrate resilience in facing challenges.
6. Positive Relationships: Maintain positive, professional, and ethical relationships with team members and stakeholders.
7. Professionalism: Exhibit a positive and respectful attitude in all professional interactions.

These behaviours ensure that apprentices contribute effectively to their teams and the broader organisation.

Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician 

The apprentice will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods, this will include observations, completing job write ups, question and answers and witness testimonies from the employer. The apprentice will build a portfolio of work-based evidence that they will present for their End Point Assessment (EPA).

The End-Point Assessment (EPA) for the Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship includes:

1. Knowledge Test: A multiple-choice test covering the technical knowledge required for the role.
2. Practical Observation: An observation of the apprentice performing tasks in their workplace to demonstrate their skills and competencies.
3. Professional Discussion: A structured discussion between the apprentice and an independent assessor, focusing on the apprentice’s portfolio of evidence and their understanding of the role.

These assessments ensure that the apprentice has the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to perform effectively in their role.

The apprenticeship entails day release at College for two years and attendance is required for the End Point Assessment.

Note taking equipment such as pen, paper and/or laptop.

Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer

Level 6 Product and Development Design 

Engineering Degree (standalone)

• Manufacturing engineer – quality
• Manufacturing production engineer
• Manufacturing procurement engineer
• Quality engineer
• Costing engineer
• Test and commissioning engineer
• Installation engineer
• Process engineer
• Production support engineer

You may already have someone in your organisation or someone who has come to you directly asking for an apprenticeship. But, if you don’t, we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and we can arrange external advertising through social media and the National Apprenticeship Service’s website.

If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421