Engineering & technology jobs are predicted to grow faster than other industries across the UK to 2030*
Whether you are already in employment and looking to improve your skills, or have just left school or college and want to develop a career path, an engineering apprenticeship can set you on your way to a rewarding career.
- Earn while you learn (paid employment with holiday leave)
- Receive a nationally-recognised apprenticeship
- Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that employers want
- Develop critical skills needed in your working life
- Hands-on-experience in an engineering sector
- At least 20% off-the-job training here at our specialist training facilities
- 80% of your training at your workplace
Meet Dempsey - Metal Fabrication Apprentice
Dempsey had always had an interest in Engineering and the way things work and took the leap to change his career direction with an Apprenticeship. He believes that having a trade with real skills is a chance to drive his career forward in the future.
“I wanted to change my life and realised that an Apprenticeship could be the route I was looking for. Derwent Training have supported me all the way. The atmosphere here is calm and friendly and I’m so pleased I made the decision to come here. Who knows where I will be able to go after this.”
What will I do on an Apprenticeship?
The Level 2 Welder Apprenticeship programme allows you to build skills, knowledge and practical experience to succeed in your career.
You will combine both on-the-job learning at your employer with tuition from our trainers at our specialist engineering training facility in Malton one day per week.
Your trainers will carry out formal checks on your progress and set new targets.
Where might this Apprenticeship take me?
An apprenticeship is the foundation of a lifelong career. Your journey could lead to:
Engineering Excellence: Progress from a Level 2 apprenticeship to a Level 3 specialist, or move into senior roles in Metal Fabrication and advanced manufacturing.
Strategic Leadership: Transition from a foundational role into senior management and team leadership.
Long-term Career Growth: Build the “knowledge, skills, and behaviours” required to become an invaluable asset to any organisation, significantly improving your employability across Yorkshire and the globe.
Ready to start your path to engineering success?
How to Apply
There are two main pathways to apply for an Apprenticeship:
- You can apply directly to a local employer for a job advertised as an Apprenticeship role
- You can apply to Derwent Training and our team can support you in interviewing for an job with one of our partner employers.
Apprenticeship roles 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 roles, as well as preparing a CV and attending interviews with employers, just as you would for any job.
Entry Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years old. There is no upper age limit
- You should have achieved a minimum of 2 GCSE’s (9-2 / A*-E) including English and Maths. GCSE Options such as Resistant Materials, Design Technology and Engineering may be helpful, but not essential.
- To start an Apprenticeship you must be employed in a role working a minimum of 30 hours per week and have the employers support to start an Apprenticeship
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How much does an Apprenticeship cost?
The cost of the apprenticeship is funded by the Government and your employer. There are no training costs paid directly by the apprentice.
As you are earning a wage, your employer may expect you to pay for your travel to Derwent Training for your training 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.
Apprenticeship Wage
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 are 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:
- your normal working hours
- training that is part of your apprenticeship (at least 20% of your normal working hours)
- study towards English and Maths qualifications, if they are part of your apprenticeship.
You are entitled to at least 20 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays. You can find information on the National Minimum Wage here.
