Performing Engineering Operations

An Apprenticeship offers a firm foundation for career progression through a framework of qualifications offered within an environment of real work experience. Performing Engineering Operations offers an Apprenticeship delivered within out training centre as a bsis for progrssing to an Advanced Apprenticeship and/or employment. While in the centre you will receive a training allowance.

Qualifications

The qualifications required to achieve an Apprenticeship is laid down within a framework recognised by a nationally accredited awarding body.

  • An NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
  • Key Skills Units at levels 1 or 2 (suitable GCSE grades may offer full or partial exemption)
  • It is possible to progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship after you complete your Apprenticeship.

    Your Training Programme

    Within your training programme there will be the opportunity to select modules best suited to both yourself and your employer. Typical modules are:
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Maintenance
  • Measurement
  • Electrical
  • Materials
  • Welding
  • Machining
  • Fabrication
  • Bench Fitting
  • Health and Safety
  • Duration of Training

    The length of your programme will vary depending on its content and your own ability. Any prior experience or learning will also affect the time taken to complete the framework.. As a guide, typical examples may be 3-6 months.