Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprentice

This is no ordinary engineering apprenticeship. As a design and draughtsperson, you'll produce detailed drawings, models and specs to guide the manufacture and maintenance of state-of-the-art maritime vessels and infrastructure Focusing on electrical, mechanical or structural design, you'll work on varied projects including submarine and warship refits. Using the latest CAD software and following codes and standards, you'll help to solve real-world engineering challenges

You'll gain a broad range of skills including:

Interpreting technical specifications Assessing design factors and constraints Creating CAD models and drawings Evaluating and refining designs Communicating options to stakeholders You’ll also have the opportunity to embark on work placements across the site, gaining valuable insights into various operations from a design perspective This will prepare you to join a specialised team of designers who work on a diverse range of projects, including design packages to support submarines and surface vessels

Training:
You’ll spend an initial period of time  at City College, Plymouth, learning the basics Then you'll put theory into practice as you alternate college and onsite work in the remainder of year 1 and years 2 and 3. In year 4, you'll be fully immersed, solving challenges alongside experienced designers Along the way, you’ll study towards a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to complement your on-the-job training

Training Outcome:
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme.

Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Employer Description:
Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative