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Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician - Electrical
Level 3
Gloucester
Course Overview
Part Time
Certificate
Certificate
The broad purpose of the engineering and manufacturing support technician is to provide the required level of technical assistance on areas of engineering or manufacturing.
They report on processes and procedures using communications software, test analysis tools, measurement systems, offline programming, and quality control. They support production planning, scheduling, product technical applications and capability supporting continuous improvements. They support technical marketing sales and purchasing, product development and innovation.
They investigate and review services, producing technical reports and documentation. They carry out inspections or tests to analyse products or services. Engineering and manufacturing support technicians typically work in engineering or manufacturing environments. They may also be required to work outdoors inspecting and testing products and processes.
Delivery model and duration:
Apprentices will attend college for two days per week over two years. Training, assessments and observations will also be completed in the workplace. This can be supported by some remote delivery if required.
Duration: 42 month
Ideal for:
- Electronics Engineer
- Software/ Hardware Engineer
- Electrical/Electronic Technician
- Electronic Design Engineer
The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas:
- Maintaining electronic equipment and systems
- Producing drawings using a CAD system
- Conducting business improvement activities
- Health and Safety
- Wiring and testing programmable controller based systems
- Features and applications of electrical machines
- Assembling and testing electronic circuits
- Monitoring and fault diagnosis
- Mathematics for engineering technicians
Benefits for learners
- Gain high level technical knowledge and practical experience by combining on the job training with academic study
- Gain a valuable, national-recognised qualification
- Fill skills gaps in businesses
Components
- EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing support technologies
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Individual employers will set the recruitment and selection criteria. Candidates will typically have 4 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or the equivalent, including Maths, English and a Science
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Engineering covers a wide range of careers and exciting job opportunities. You could work in communications, electrical or electronic engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, medical technology, power systems and transport – to name a few!
Studying engineering at Gloucestershire College not only gives you the opportunity to get career-focused qualifications, but you’ll also have access to some of the best facilities available, which are vital to support study in this technology-based field.
Engineering is a key sector in Gloucestershire, so you’ll get excellent opportunities for work experience with our employer partners. You’ll also be in a great position to progress on to a range of higher apprenticeships, trailblazer degree programmes and foundation degrees that are validated by the University of the West of England, and delivered by the College at our Gloucester Campus.
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