Engineering Technician Apprentice

Key Facts

Starting
Throughout the year

Location
Kingston Hall Road Centre
Duration
2 Years
Study Mode
Combination of work and study
Start Date
Throughout the year
Level
Level 3
Code
KEW3001AS
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Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for an employer, earn a salary and at the same time study to achieve a nationally recognised qualification whilst gaining valuable workplace skills and experience.

Apprenticeships are flexible and are designed to offer a structured programme of learning to fit around the needs of the individual and the employer.

Learning takes place mainly during the employment through the development of on the job skills, supported by your College based 'off the job training' which will take place at the college typically for one day every other week. Both the on and off the job elements of the apprenticeship lead to nationally-recognised qualifications.

The Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3 is suitable for those working as Engineering Technicians in the Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Maritime Defence and wider Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector

Learners will gain a certificate for things that they already can do and are competent at, whilst developing new skills and acquiring valuable background knowledge which will also lead to additional qualifications.

Please view Engineering case studies here.

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the recruitment and selection criteria for their Apprenticeships. In order to optimise success, candidates will typically have 4 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science.
Course Content
Engineering Technicians in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex work and must, as a minimum be able to:
- Apply safe systems of working
- Make a technical contribution to either the design, development, quality assurance, manufacture, installation, commissioning, decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products, equipment, systems, processes, or services
- Apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in communicating both technical and non-technical information
- Have a commitment to continued professional development
Apprenticeships are flexible and are designed to offer a structured programme of learning to fit around the needs of the individual and employer.
Learning takes place mainly during employment through the development of on the job skills, supported by college tuition Both the on and off job elements of the Apprenticeship lead to nationally recognised qualifications.
Progression Next Steps

Completion of the Apprenticeship is designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech). In the case of the Military specific pathway in the Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician Standard, professional competence will be recognised by the Military Independent Assessment Authority (MIAA).
A number of our Engineering Apprentices go on to complete the HNC and HND we offer at Kingston College.
Additional Information

Click on the Apply link on this page to start the application process if you are in or have secured suitable employment for the Apprenticeship.
For further guidance and information if you are not currently employed in a suitable role please have a look at Apprenticeship FAQs
If you are an employer and interested in any of our Apprenticeships for your staff, please email our dedicated Apprenticeship team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Course Structure

The course is split into a number of phases:
On-programme Training and development takes place during this part of the apprenticeship, with apprentices attending college five days a week for the first year, then one day a week plus assessment in the workplace from the second year. During this time, you will develop a portfolio. During their training, apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected from a competent Engineering Technician.
End Point Assessment (EPA) is the final stage that an apprentice goes through to complete their apprenticeship. The apprentice must show their learning to an independent end-point assessor and the overall grade available is distinction, pass or fail.
The apprenticeship duration is a minimum of 42 months plus EPA, typically 3 months.
Assessment Details
The apprentice has to successfully achieve their End Point Assessment (EPA) which includes;
- Knowledge test - multiply choice exam paper,
- Practical test and Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.