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 knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to carry out your current engineering/manufacturing role effectively, and progress to middle management at Senior Engineer level. A Level 4 Apprenticeship is a solid commitment to your chosen career.
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.
You will collate a portfolio of 10 jobs you have done in the workplace. These jobs will show the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have developed throughout the Apprenticeship. This portfolio will be specific to your apprentice’s role.
This is the final assessment you do to ensure you are competent to be certificated in your role.
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 your portfolio of evidence. Once you pass your End-Point Assessment you will be awarded with your Apprenticeship certificate.
Strategic Leadership & Project Management: Gain the skills to lead complex projects as an Associate Project Manager or excel in high-level executive roles
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.
Higher Education & Beyond: Use your Level 4 Apprenticeships as a springboard to higher-level apprenticeships or specialised degree-level study, all while remaining debt-free.
There are three main pathways to apply 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 proactive in speaking to your employer or in applying for roles that are advertised as an Apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements
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You can access our Level 4 Engineering Apprenticeship Leaflet here.
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.
What you earn as an apprentice will depend on your age, the apprenticeship standard and the location of the employer.
If you are 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:
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.
