Introduction
Occupation summary This occupation is found in large and small engineering
and manufacturing organisations providing products and services throughout a
wide range of sectors, such as Automotive, Aerospace/Airworthiness, Chemical
Processing, Land Systems, Marine, Maritime Defence, Materials Manufacturers and
their respective supply chains. The broad purpose of the occupation is to
provide specialist technical support for engineers, so that organisations can
develop, produce or test new/existing products, processes, or procedures to meet
a customer specification in terms of quality, cost and delivery, as efficiently
and effectively as possible. Engineering Manufacturing Technicians gather
information and data from a range of sources and analyse the information/data.
They will make decisions, solve problems and produce and/or update technical
documentation, reports or specifications covering areas such as quality,
reliability, production schedules/targets, costing or other technical
documentation that informs others, either internally or externally what needs to
be done such as how a product must be designed, manufactured, tested, modified,
maintained, stored, transported, commissioned or decommissioned. Engineering
Manufacturing Technicians can be office based, manufacturing/plant based or more
commonly combination of both, working with engineering and/or manufacturing
teams at an operational level such as with production team leaders and/or
management level working with specialist quality or design engineers. They have
the autonomy to use judgement when undertaking the occupational duties and
applying their technical knowledge, skills and behaviours in a wide range of
contexts and environments. They use a range of tools and techniques to support
decision making and solve problems that are often complex and non-routine.
Off the Job Training A key requirement of an Apprenticeship is
Off-the-job training. This must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s
contracted hours, over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training
period. Off-the-job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship
standard and must take place within the apprentice’s normal working hours. The
new learning must be documented and reflected on through the Learner Journal on
e-portfolio.
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Entry Requirements
A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points from the following: GCE A and AS Levels in
relevant subjects, with at least one subject at A Level. BTEC National (Diploma
or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject Access to HE Scottish Higher/Advanced
Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher. For mature applicants some
experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels / BTECs. Plus GCSE English – grade C/4 or above GCSE Maths – grade C/4 or above (Level 2 Functional skills is
not taken as an equivalent)
EU and International applicants NARIC confirmed
equivalent of 48 UCAS points
Apprentices may be required to attend an
interview and undertake relevant skills assessments.
Once they have been accepted on to the programme all apprentices will be
required to attend a Lincoln College Induction. Apprentices will require access
to a tablet/computer to access their e-portfolio.
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Assessment and Progression
On program learning will be supported by an engineering work-based assessor and our experienced college lecturing team. They will be assessed in the workplace across a broad range of duties closely mapped to the KSB’s above. In addition to this they must also complete their HNC and gain or hold before they are submitted for end point assessment level 2 in Maths and English.
End Point Assessment
EPA can take one of two forms and is selected dependent on the apprentice employer and EPAO
Observation with questioning
Apprentices must be observed by an independent assessor completing work tasks in their normal workplace, in which they will demonstrate the KSBs assigned to this assessment method. The rationale for this assessment method is:
• This is a practical role, best demonstrated through observation.
• Observation allows for the assessment of work tasks in a normal place of work, using processes and equipment with which the apprentice is familiar, which is likely to enable the apprentice to perform at their best.
• Observation is a cost-effective assessment method, as it makes use of the employer’s premises and resources.
• The tasks chosen reflect something that would be completed by an Engineering Manufacturing Technician on a regular basis.
• The questioning component enables the checking of underpinning knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Portfolio supported by professional discussion
This assessment will take the form of a professional discussion which must be appropriately structured to draw out the best of the apprentice’s competence and excellence and cover the KSBs assigned to this assessment method. The rationale for this assessment method is:
• It allows a wider breadth of knowledge and understanding than can be covered in a single observation.
• It allows the KSBs, which may not naturally occur in every workplace or may take too long to observe, to be assessed the supporting portfolio of evidence allow the apprentice to refer to real work examples and doesn’t rely on memory. The portfolio of evidence is not assessed.
Qualifications
HNC in Mechanical Engineering
This apprenticeship is designed to prepare successful apprentices to meet the requirements for registration as Engineering Technician (EngTech) with:
• Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Progression
Apprentices following this program may progress into promotions within their organisations or onto HND or degree programs.
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Fees
As an Apprentice, you will pay no course fees. However, your employer may have to pay towards your training as well as providing you with a wage. All Apprentices are entitled to the national minimum apprentice wage within their first year of training from their employer, although they can, and often do, pay more. In the second and subsequent years of an Apprenticeship programme, if you are aged 19 or over, the national minimum wage for your age would apply [https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates]
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