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Types of Apprenticeships

Engineering Manufacture (Operator & Semi Skilled)

Engineers design and build the things that make our world go round. Everything, from aeroplanes to buildings, comes back to engineering. This hugely diverse field can be divided into several sub-categories: aerospace, automotive, metals, electrical equipment, electronics, marine maintenance, and mechanical engineering. This Apprenticeship covers a range of job roles in these sub-categories.

On this Apprenticeship, the sort of work you’ll be doing will depend on your employer. Generally, engineering apprentices will learn to take on an operator role in a certain area of engineering. This could involve anything from assembling car engines to installing telecommunications systems. Most duties will involve the maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Working in this field requires a good head for figures and IT literacy. You’ll need good written and verbal communication skills; and you’ll have to be a team player.

On the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship you could work as an Aerospace component assembly fitter, assembling aerospace components to required tolerances and finishes. You could also work as a CNC Operator, operating CNC machinery such as lathes, milling machines and grinders. You would also help with the setting up of datum’s, offsets, tooling; and inspecting and keeping tolerances in high volume production.

You could also work as a Marine Fabricator/Welder, responsible for the fabrication and welding of thick plate for ship modules / sub-assemblies, working under supervision.

Job Roles

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship