Engineering Apprenticeship
You will learn basic machining and hand fitting skills, progressing onto basic CNC machining through a series of supervised machining tasks, you will manufacture number of engineering tools and components.
In your first year, you will work on a variety of machines in the training academy including:
Centre Lathes
Vertical Milling Machines
Surface Grinding
CNC Lathe
CNC 3-Axis & 5-Axis Milling Machines
CAD / CAM Training
Training:
Monthly academic training will take place on site in the Progressive Technology Training Academy, which will be delivered by PDT Training.
Training Outcome:
Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship 3 Years:
After the successful completion of your first year Level 2 qualification, you will have the opportunity to progress to Level 3 for years 2 & 3 You will transfer from the Academy to the main manufacturing facility, where you will continue to develop your skills working in various departments throughout the factory.
Technician Engineering Apprenticeship 4 Years:
After your first year at Level 3, you will transfer from the Academy to the main manufacturing facility where you will continue your level 3 for year 2, developing your skills by working in various departments throughout the factory.
After the successful completion of your Level 3 qualification, you will continue to develop your skills and education progressing to Level 4 HNC qualification in years 3 & 4.
Employer Description:
Progressive Technology is a subcontract multi axis CNC machining and Metal 3D Printing specialist for Motorsport, Medical, Aerospace and Military in a modern clean high speck facility.
Working Hours :
For the first year of the apprenticeship the working hours will be: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4.30pm From the second year of the apprenticeship, as long as the employee is over 18, this will be: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Reliable