Industrial Applications
This Apprenticeship is a route to becoming a trained operator within the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing is one of the largest industries out there – nearly everything we use, eat, drink, or travel in has been manufactured.
As an apprentice, you could focus on either the engineering or manufacturing aspect of production. On the engineering pathway, you could learn how to communicate technical information and produce mechanical engineering drawings using a CAD (computer-aided design) system. You could also learn practical skills like welding, fabrication, general maintenance, and other engineering applications.
On the manufacturing side of things, you’ll learn how to report and record inspection test results and how to test the quality of materials, as well as methods of manufacturing and production.
You could find yourself working as a metal working machine operative, responsible for assembly of (electrical/electronic products) or someone who carries out routine inspection and testing on products before they are ready to be shipped off around the world. There’s a wide range of jobs in this sector, and you’ll be well placed for career progression.
Job Roles
- Metal making and treating process operatives
- Electroplaters
- Metal working and machine operatives
- Plant and machine operatives
- Assembly
- Electrical/electronic products
- Vehicles and metal goods
- Marine craft
- Aerospace - major and sub-assemblies
- Routine inspection and testing
Last Updated: 16/08/2010
