Overview of apprenticeship
Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector.
Delivery Plan and Assessment
There are two Mandated Qualifications within this Apprenticeship, they are as follows
Diploma in engineering operations (skills)
Certificate in engineering operations (knowledge)
They are delivered over one year at college two days a week, this will be the Monday and Tuesday starting Monday 11th September finishing at the end of June 2024.
There is an end point assessment which can't take place until they have been on program for one year, this includes a showcase portfolio of work they have done, an observation at work and a discussion with an independent assessor.
Entry is 3 or above for Maths and English
Where will this course take me?
On successful completion Engineering Operatives may have the opportunity to progress to a Level 3 Apprenticeship either in Engineering or another discipline.
Entry requirements
Entry is 3 or above for Maths and English
Qualifications
-Diploma in engineering operations (skills)
-Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge)
How is this funded?
Learners
Apprentices are not required to contribute financially towards Apprenticeship training.
Employers
If you are an employer with an annual wage bill of £3 million or more, you will pay into an apprenticeship levy. This levy is then used to pay for the training element of the apprenticeship course. The total figure for the Apprenticeship is negotiated before enrolment and once confirmed will be taken in monthly payments from your account directly to us or paid to us via invoice should additional fees be required.
If you are an employer with an annual wage bill of under £3 million, the Government will fund 95% of the training fee meaning you will be required to contribute 5%. You may be required to contribute additional fees which we will invoice the company for. The additional fees will be made known and negotiated prior to the Apprentice enrolment.
There are additional incentives available if you are a small employer (under 50) and if you train/recruit a 16-18 year old or 19-24 year old with an Education Health and Care Plan.
Contact us on 01284 716235 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details of costs and how Apprenticeships are funded.
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I'm interested. What should I do now?
You apply for an Apprenticeship in the same way you would apply for a job: find an apprenticeship vacancy, send in your CV or complete an application. We can help you with applications and give you interview advice. Please view the following page on our website to see our latest Apprenticeship vacancies.
Apprenticeship Vacancies: https://www.wsc.ac.uk/find-a-course/apprenticeships/vacancies
Alternatively, you can look on the GOV.UK website to see what other Apprenticeships vacancies may be available: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
Employers - Please contact us to speak with a member of the Apprenticeship Team for more information and to organise a face to face visit.
Days & times
Please contact us for dates and further information