Engineering Apprenticeships

Precision, Marine Engineering & Marine Electrical , Electrical

Electronics, Motor, Fabrication and Welding, mechatronics, Design, Lean

and boatbuilding

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WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?

IT’S A JOB…..

….. WITH TRAINING!

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What do we offer?

Design engineering level 3

Mechanical engineering level 2 & 3

Boatbuilding – wood and composites level 3

Lean manufacturing and techniques level 2, 3 & 4

Marine engineering and Marine Electrical level 3

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Fabrication and welding level 2 & 3

Manufacturing level 2 & 3

Engineering Degree Apprenticeships level 4, 5 and 6

• An idea of what type of engineer you are?(Marine/Motor/Fab/Weld/Precision/Motor/Electronics/Mechanical/Manufacturing & Assembly/ Mechatronics and design)

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• Qualifications! – particularly GCSE English and Maths, and some sciences

• Interview Techniques and be prepared (handouts emailed to you)

Moving ForwardYou will need…..

• A CV & Cover letter - A sensible email address!

• Keep your social media profiles private or sensible

• A professional phone manner

• Excellent communication skills

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

End Point Assessment (EPA) is the name given to a series of tests an apprentice must take to prove their ability to do the job they have been training for.

multiple choice tests evidence portfolio (such as a logbook) observed practical skills tests professional discussion with independent assessor workplace projects

Duration of an apprenticeship: 2 - 4 years, however some could differ

Course work: one file + your tutor and assessor

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for apprentices is£4.15 per hour from April 2020must be paid for:

• Your normal working hours (minimum 30 hoursper week) and,

• Training that’s part of your apprenticeship(usually one day per week)

The apprentice NMW applies to all 16 to 18 year oldsand to those aged 19 and over in the first year of theirApprenticeship.

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Pay Vs Reality

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• Get a CV ready - SEND IT TOedmondsona@bpc.ac.uk

• Register with the national apprenticeship service website

• START APPLYING

• Keep checking your emails

• Start researching companies – local area/travel

What do you do next (student wise)?