The Apprenticeship programme provides you with an opportunity to earn while you learn. As an Apprentice, you will spend time both in College and in the workplace learning new skills and training alongside experienced staff, which will lead to a nationally recognised Apprenticeship. At the end of the Apprenticeship you will have acquired job specific skills and the ability to perform your job competently; you may also have achieved qualifications which are recognised by your chosen profession.
The content of an Apprenticeship has been developed by an employer group. The detail can be found on the website https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/ Below is a brief summary:
This occupation is found in manufacturing and process sectors. The broad purpose of the occupation is to produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems, to the required specification. For example, turbines, cranes, gearboxes, production lines, rigs and platforms. Fitters may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation bias. To produce or re-furbish the components fitters will interpret drawings or specifications and plan their work, for example ensuring they have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task to the required specification. Fitters are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge. On completion of the task a fitter will hand over the product and prepare the work area for the next task by checking equipment meets the standards required to operate. They may be based in a workshop or clients premises - this may include hazardous environments.
PLEASE NOTE:
Apprentices may require equipment and resources to undertake training such as: safety/work boots, a reliable laptop or tablet for assignments and course materials, trade-specific tools as outlined in the course, writing equipment like notebooks and pens, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade 4 (C).
Apprentices who successfully complete this qualification can progress to work within the field.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could look to progress onto the level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship standard.
END POINT ASSESSMENT:
All Apprenticeship standards have an End Point Assessment. This is carried out by an independent organisation who will assess whether you have achieved all the elements of your Apprenticeship. They will assess the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours gained throughout your Apprenticeship. You will only be able to undertake the EPA once you have satisfied all the requirements of the element called ‘The Gateway’. The detail can also be found on the Institute for Apprentices website.
END POINT ASSESSMENT ELEMENTS:
The End Point Assessment may include the following elements.
· A practical assessment.
· An interview
· A project
· Written and/or multiple-choice tests
· A presentation
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Some Apprenticeship standards require apprentices to pass a mandated qualification, in addition to the End-Point Assessment (EPA), to complete their apprenticeship. These qualifications will have their own assessment methods as determined by the awarding body.
