Apprentice Engineer

As part of the Engineering team you will work alongside experienced engineers who are keen to support your progression.  As your learning/skills develop you will be involved with both preventative and ongoing maintenance/improvement work and projects.

Learning core skills used in the maintenance of electrical control systems and mechanical equipment such as:

Health, Safety and the Environment, including risk assessments, safe working procedures and practices Use of hand and power tools Mechanical and Electrical fitting Pneumatic control systems Electrical fault finding and diagnosis Reading engineering drawings Maintenance management systems Supporting the engineering team with all daily tasks PLC Control Systems

To undertake and successfully complete suitable college courses throughout the training period, achieving academic grades and practical skills to entitle yearly progression.

CAD Design– Fusion 360

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX) / HWGTA located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):

Level 3 comprises of:

Duration approximately 40-45 months.

Year 1 includes 26-42 weeks off the job training to cover practical and theory aspects

Year 2 would include 1 day per week to complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering- Development Knowledge

Years 2,3&4 will be based in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Engineering Technician Mechatronics Level 3 qualification.

You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment.

Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed.

Training Outcome:
Career progression discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship 

Employer Description:

Bathgate Flooring are the largest independent manufacture of Raised Access Flooring panels in the UK. 

Working Hours :
Monday– Thursday 8am– 5pm Friday 8am– 2.30pm Half hour lunch

Skills:
Strong motivation