Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 Apprentice

Summary

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in electrical engineering and estimation, providing hands-on experience and professional growth whilst gaining your Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£15,007.20 a year

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Based on an hourly rate of £7.80 per hour

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

Hours: Mon - Thur 08.00 – 16:30hrs (30-minute lunch) Fri 08.00 – 13.00hrs.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 3 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

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

Your responsibilities will include:

Design Support

Assist in developing detailed electrical designs based on project specifications
Help create technical drawings and schematics using software like AutoCAD or Harnware
Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure designs meet client requirements and industry standards

Estimation Support

Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates for electrical projects, including materials, labour, and equipment
Analyse project specifications and technical drawings to determine project scope and requirements
Help conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed designs

Project Collaboration

Work closely with project managers, design engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure project alignment
Participate in project meetings and contribute to discussions on design and cost estimation

Learning and Development

Engage in continuous learning to understand electrical engineering principles, design techniques, and estimation methods
Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance technical and professional skills

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1
WARWICK HOUSE
EDISON PARK
HINDLE WAY
SN3 3RB

Training

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

College or training organisation

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

Engineering technician Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard:

All apprentices will be required to achieve a minimum Level 2 Foundation competence qualification (Practical units, broad-based skills)
Level 3 Development Competence qualification (Practical work-based units)
Level 3 Development technical knowledge qualification (Theory-based units broad-based knowledge)
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this prior to taking EPA

End Point Assessment:

Portfolio-Based Occupational Competence Interview (Viva)
A nominated professional Institution (PEI) undertakes the independent assessment to determine if the apprentice has met the EngTech requirements as defined by the UK-SPEC

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4 or 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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
A keen interest in electronics

Other requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and have a strong interest in manufacturing.

About this company

Itel Electronics specialises in the design and supply of electrical interconnect systems. There are many harness manufacturers out there, but not all are equal. Established in 1991 we are immensely proud of who we are and what we do. Our customers don’t just use our products, they rely on them.

http://www.itelelectronics.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Comprehensive training and mentorship. • Career development opportunities within the company. • Supportive and collaborative work environment. • 5% employer pension contribution • Additional annual leave day for your birthday

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship aligns with:

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Engineering Technician (EngTech) for EngTech
Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (EngTech) for EngTech
Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) for Engineering Technician (EngTech) for EngTech

Future prospects with the company- Technical Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Kirsty Quittelier

Kirsty.Quittelier@newcollege.ac.uk

07564576155

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316434.

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Closes on Sunday 1 June 2025

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