Technical Apprentice

Summary

This four-year apprenticeship provides a wealth of hands-on learning and development opportunities including a BTEC Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering along with a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Support Technician.

Annual wage: £17,850 a year
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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday- Friday, 37 hours per week with some time in college. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 4 years
Positions available: 7

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Years 1 and 2:

During your first year you will spend time at college completing a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the foundation qualification of your apprenticeship.

Upon completion, you will return to Leonardo to start your rotational placements within some of the following departments:

Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations and other engineering support functions.

During your second year you will attend college on a day release basis to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the knowledge qualification of your apprenticeship and continue with your rotational placements.

Years 3 and 4:

In your 3rd year you will continue to rotate around different departments, gaining further knowledge of the company and developing your engineering skills. Your 3rd year will also see you through the workplace portfolio phase of your level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the competence qualification of your apprenticeship. For your final year you will specialise in your chosen area, based on your experience throughout your rotational placements you will also complete the End Point Assessment for your apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support (Apprenticeship Standard Ref: ST0457).

During your apprenticeship, you will:

Grow your knowledge of an engineering business and what the role of a technician is by being part of an integrated Project Team
Develop practical skills in engineering and understanding key processes and technologies
Support early careers activities - our apprentices have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities

Where you’ll work

300 Capability Green

Luton

LU1 3PG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Based at Bedford College, this four-year apprenticeship provides a wealth of hands-on learning and development opportunities including a BTEC Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering along with a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Support Technician.

Working with world-leading specialists, you will increase your technical skills and capability and develop your academic and practical understanding of the engineering design lifecycle by deploying the methods of designing electrical and mechanical systems.

You will undertake a series of three-month placements - covering Mechanical, Electronic, Systems, Software and Quality Engineer - that will train you in the design and development of industry-leading radar and laser systems. Other placements will be laboratory-based, testing and developing cutting-edge PCB assemblies.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Science, Maths, English (grade 4-9 or A*-C)

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

About this company

Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. We are a continually expanding company, offering exciting opportunities to talented individuals who want to work at the forefront of technology.

https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/early-careers (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

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