Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) Engineering Operative

• Five GCSEs at grade C/4 (or above) including Level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science.
• If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English and Maths they must study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths - while not a mandatory requirement, this is encouraged to support the balance of the programme and also progression
• Initial Assessment on enrolment Level 2 Maths and English

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations Skills

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations Knowledge

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering Operative

Core knowledge: An engineering operative will understand:

How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them

Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations

Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets

Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures

Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided

Core skills: An engineering operative will be able to:

Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines

Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility

Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic

Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required

Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation

Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation

Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility

Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste

Engineering Operatives working within a maintenance role (this role can cover either mechanical, electrical, electronic or fluid power work or a combination of them)

Starts

• The Apprenticeship programme will start in September

Enrolment

• The enrolment process will be completed prior to the start date of the Apprenticeship

Delivery

• The Apprenticeship will be delivered at Stephenson College on a block release structure (term time only)

EAL, ETC Awards, NOCN

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Metal Fabrication, Plate Welder, Engineering technician, Mechatronics Maintenance Technician, Product Design and Development Technician, Toolmaker and Tool and Die Maintenance Technician Technical Support Technician, Maintenance and operations engineering technician or Engineering fitted

Current delivery involves:

• Block release at Stephenson's College with a cycle of block then in the workplace
• A progress review every 12 weeks with dedicated trainer assessor and line manager / workplace mentor
• Observations and professional discussions with dedicated trainer assessor in the workplace