The broad purpose of the occupation is to produce complex and precision work by machining components. Components are machined from metal or specialist materials using conventional or CNC machine tools. Machining Technicians interpret information and plan their activities. They also set up, operate and adjust machine tool settings. When using CNC equipment, they can produce, prove and validate programs. They inspect components and machinery, report issues and support continuous improvement activities. They typically work in a manufacturing environment. Depending on the organisation, they may be required to work at height or work shifts.
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.
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Typical job titles include: Centre lathe turner, Cnc centre lathe turner, Cnc edm machinist technician, Cnc gear cutter, Cnc gear cutter and grinder, Cnc horizontal bore,r Cnc machinist Cnc machinist (miller turner or grinder), Cnc machinist programmer, Cnc vertical borer, Conventional vertical borer, Edm machinist technician.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of the apprenticeship. It assesses your competence against the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) on the occupational standard. You will have been trained on them during your training, both on and off the job. The EPA is your chance to show an independent assessor you can do the occupation you have been trained for. Your employer will only recommend you start the EPA when you have finished your training and both your employer and you think you are ready. Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should provide you with support on what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA. 
The typical length of the on-programme (training) part of this apprenticeship is 42 months. The end-point assessment period will typically last 3 months.
