Machining Technician Advanced Apprenticeship

You will learn practical skills in:

Basic fitting techniques Milling Turning CNC machine tools CNC milling and turning

You will learn technical skills in:

Engineering maths Health and safety Engineering materials Inspection and quality Mechanical principles Technical drawing

Training:

Training Delivery Model

Year 1: Your apprentice would attend Seta for 7 months’ block release (from September to April) completing the following Level 3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge).

Please see the list below of units your apprentice would undertake in year 1.

·         Manual Milling – 6-week block which is a combination of 4 weeks training and 2 weeks assessments for unit AUEC2-013

·         Advanced Milling – 3 weeks additional block training and assessment for unit AME3/009

·         Manual Turning – 6-week block which is a combination of 4 weeks training and 2 weeks assessments for unit AUEC2-014

·         Advanced Turning - 3 weeks additional block training and assessment for unit AME3/010

·         Hand Fitting – 2-week basic hand-fitting course – Seta certificate

·         CNC Milling – 4 Week block training – Seta certificate

·         CNC turning – 4-week block training and assessment for unit AME3/006

·         Technical drawing – 1-week basic training - Seta certificate

·         Abrasive wheels – 1-day basic training - Seta certificate

Knowledge training year 1

Learners will spend one day per week doing their knowledge training towards the following units;

·      AME3/001 – Engineering and environmental health and safety

·      AME3/002 – Engineering communications

·      AME3/003 – Properties and applications of engineering materials

·      AME3/004 Engineering Mathematics

Year 2: Your apprentice would attend day release at Seta one day a week (September – July) to complete the second year of the Level 3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge).  An assessor from Seta will come in to company every 5 weeks to work on a portfolio of evidence.

Year 2 Knowledge training (day release)

Learners will come back to Seta one day per week doing their knowledge training towards the following units;

·         AME3/014 – Further Engineering Mathematics

·         AME3/015 – Engineering inspection and quality control

·         AME3/017 – Mechanical Principles (additional unit above required for progression opportunity)

·         AME3/023 – Workplace improvement or AME3/24 Additive Manufacturing TBD by Seta

Year 3: An assessor from Seta will come in to company every 5 weeks with a formal review every 10 to support the compilation of their portfolio of evidence.

Year 4: An assessor from Seta will come in to company every 5 weeks to work on a portfolio of evidence, as well as preparing for the endpoint assessment at month 42.

Training Outcome:
The vacancy offers enhancement of skills and qualifications and once qualified, opportunities could arise for progression to higher education and employer promotion

Employer Description:
Seta is a long-established, not-for-profit engineering and business training provider based in North East England. We deliver accredited, industry recognised training, including apprenticeships, up to an advanced level. As a Group Training Association we have years of experience in working with companies in the engineering, manufacturing, process and related sectors. We are a trusted training provider and have an exceptional track record of delivering for clients across a range of sectors – many of which are global household names - and we provide a launchpad for careers in engineering, manufacturing and related industries. We work with a broad spectrum of companies, from sole traders to multi-nationals. At Seta, apprentices, course delegates and trainees experience practical learning, acquiring practical skills for use in real life, industrial and office working environments. Our apprenticeships cover both engineering and business disciplines.

Working Hours :
Days and shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Enthusiasm