This course is for those already on their career path in engineering who would like to build on their skills to reach senior or managerial level, or perhaps use this course as a stepping stone to an engineering degree
Adam is a mechanical apprentice and progressed on to a Level 4 Apprenticeship after achieving his Level 3 in Engineering with Scarborough UTC.
Adam wanted to achieve higher level qualifications but is more of a hands-on learner so felt that university wasn’t the right fit for him. This route will give Adam the theoretical and practical knowledge he needs to progress on to university in the future.
The Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard will equip you with the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to carry out your current engineering/manufacturing role effectively, or progress to middle management at Senior Engineer level. A Level 4 Apprenticeship is a solid commitment to your chosen vocation.
You will take a general engineering pathway with a mixture of electrical and mechanical engineering modules. You will attend our specialist engineering training centre in Malton one day per week to complete the teaching elements of the Level 4 engineering Apprenticeship, which will also include self-directed study in your own time.
A portfolio of 10 jobs to evidence Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours and will be collated with jobs they are doing in the workplace. This portfolio will be specific to the apprentice’s role.
This is a final assessment for every apprentice to ensure they are competent to be certificate in the role they have been training in for the duration of the apprenticeship. This will be carried out by an independent End-Point Assessment Organisation and will include an observation with questioning and a professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence. Only once the apprentice passes their End-Point Assessment will they be awarded with their completion certificate.
There are two main pathways to applying for an Apprenticeship:
Apprenticeships are competitive and they are not like a full-time college course where you are guaranteed a place if you meet the entry requirements. You will need to be pro-active in applying for Apprenticeships, as well as preparing a CV and attending interviews’ with employers, just as you would for any job.
Entry Requirements
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You can access our Level 4 Engineering Apprenticeship Leaflet here.
The cost of the apprenticeship will be funded by the Government and your employer – there are no training costs to be paid by the apprentice.
As you are earning a wage, your employer may expect you to pay for your travel to Derwent Training for your attendance day. This may be via car, bus or train but every employer is different. It is your responsibility to get to and from the training centre for your off-the-job training.
What you earn as an apprentice will depend on your age, the apprenticeship standard and the location of the employer.
If you are 16-18, or 19 or over and in the first year of your apprenticeship then you may be entitled to the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage. Many employers do pay more than this but as you are their employee it is their decision. You must be paid for:
You will usually get at least 20 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays. You can find information on the National Minimum Wage here.
