Engineering Apprentice
In Production (6-month rotation)
Assembly of valves Testing using hydro and pneumatic tests Completion of job cards
Production Engineering (6-Month rotation)
Jig Design Test station design Production improvements utilising lean manufacturing tools. Fault finding to route cause Production scheduling
Engineering Design (6-Month rotation)
Design scaling using SolidWorks Drawing creation to aid manufacture 3D printing test components
Innovation Team (6-Month rotation)
The apprentice will gain skills such as SolidWorks design, 3D printing, assembly skills, manufacturing engineering skills such as route cause analysis, lean tools etc.
Once complete the apprentice will be able to use all the gathered skills in all future employment.
Training:
Duration:
• 13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
• Work-based training with your employer
• Day release during term time (approximately 2 days a week for 1 year)
• Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
• Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
• Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
• Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
• Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
• Practical assessment
• Professional discussion
Training Outcome:
The candidate will have an opportunity to showcase their skills and from this once the apprenticeship is complete will work in one of the functions as:
Production Engineer
Design Engineer
Assembly Technician
Field Service Engineer
It will all be dependant on where their skillset best suits the company.
Employer Description:
Oxford Flow is a valve manufacturer that specialises in precision valves and regulators underpinned by a unique piston design that originated from Oxford University over 10 years ago. We manufacture best in class valve technology that is at the forefront of zero emissions and low maintenance serviceability. Please visit ‘Oxford Flow Story’ on the website for more details.
Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday is 7:30 to 4 and Friday is 7:30 to 13:00 if in production, when they move around the company they will need to align with other departments, for example 8-4 Mon - Fri
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working