Manufacturing Engineer (degree) Apprentice

Summary

With its own in-house Training Academy and engineering workshop, Superior can support you during your entire apprenticeship. The company has been recognised for having one of the best Apprenticeship Programmes in the UK by the National Apprenticeship Service.

Wage: £14,918.80 a year
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Training course: Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 22 September
Duration: 5 years
Positions available: 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Our apprenticeship offers you the chance to achieve a degree in Engineering Manufacturing Management. We will ensure that you get the full picture of the business, from core manufacturing, to project and business management
Your first year at Superior will be spent full time in our training Academy with our dedicated training manager to support you. One day a week will be spent at Bournemouth and Poole College, to ensure you get a full understanding of an engineering business, from the ground upwards. Once you have completed your first year in our Academy, you will complete monthly rotations in each area of the business then move into your first permanent role. Our Engineering Apprenticeship is accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers IMechE

Where you’ll work

8 Nimrod Way, East Dorset Trade Park
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 7SH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

Manufacturing Engineer (degree) Apprenticeship standard Level 6 https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/manufacturing-engineer-degree-v1-1 Functional Skills in English and maths up to Level 2 as required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)

A Level or equivalent in:

3 A Levels in Science or Engineeering subjects (grade C and above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Numerical skills
Practical skills
Project planning skills
Team working

Other requirements

We expect all our employees to have high levels of commitment with a strong work ethic. You will need to be self-motivated and set yourself challenging goals and objectives. You will also be required to apply to Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview.

About this company

Superior works closely with global market leaders in sectors including engineering, automotive, food and beverage, electronics and medical equipment. We strive to help ensure the dependability and quality of our clients’ products. As these products evolve, they, in turn, create ever more sophisticated demands.

After this apprenticeship

Continued support upon successful completion of each apprenticeship standard to then go on to study HNC- Foundation Degree - Degree (For example: Bachelors in Engineering) - Master’s Degree (all funded by Superior).

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