Engineering and Manufacturing Sector

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Roles within the engineering and manufacturing sector are wide ranging and key to the success of many employers as they look to expand their businesses. With the fast pace of technological change today, an engineering apprenticeship offers apprentices a great way to acquire the latest skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in such a demanding sector and play a key role in businesses of the future.

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We’ve worked closely with industry experts to develop our apprenticeship offer to ensure you can deliver apprenticeship programmes that reflect the latest industry best practices.

Standards included
Standard Level Assessment
Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 On-programme only*
Engineering Operative Level 2 On-programme only*
Engineering Technician Level 3 On-programme only*
Composites Technician Level 3 On-programme only*
Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician Level 3 On-programme only*
Engineering Fitter Level 3 On-programme only*
Metal Fabricator Level 3 On-programme only*
Railway Engineering Technician Level 3 On-programme only*
Rail Engineering Advanced Technician Level 4 On-programme only*
Automation and Controls Engineering Technician Level 4 On-programme only*
Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 On-programme only*
Lead Maintenance Engineering Technician Level 4 On-programme only*
Process Leader Level 4 On-programme only*
Propulsion Technician Level 4 On-programme only*
Space Engineering Technician Level 4 On-programme only*
Asset Manager (in development) Level 4 EPA
Infrastructure Asset Management Professional (in development) Level 7 EPA
Systems Engineer Level 7 EPA

You can use our on-programme offer regardless of whether you are using Pearson as your end-point assessment provider. 

*No EPA available, see standard page for further details of any optional or mandatory qualificiations available.

 

Apprenticeship standards and End-point Assessments (EPAs)

We’ll provide the expert knowledge, EPA resources and services you'll need at every stage of the process, so you can focus on supporting your apprentices. Our apprenticeship standards programmes are broken down into two distinct areas:
On-programme learning
  • We provide full support to help you to take apprentices from entry through to gateway for their end-point assessment.
  • Our on-programme offer is specific to each individual standard and can include a mix of mandatory and non-mandatory qualifications for apprentices to achieve as part of their apprenticeship programme.
  • You can use our on-programme offer regardless of whether you are using Pearson as your end-point assessment organisation or not.
End-point Assessment (EPA)

As an ESFA-approved end-point assessment organisation (EPAO), we put end-point assessment at the heart of apprenticeship planning:

  • Regular touchpoints are set up with employers and training providers to ensure apprentices are fully prepared for their assessments.
  • Our dedicated EPA service will support you throughout the EPA journey.
  • Detailed resources and training are included for every stage of the programme. 
  • Regularly updated assessments reflect latest industry best practice.
  • Flexible assessment opportunities are available including remote invigilation.
  •  5-day results turnaround with rich feedback will help you support your apprentices.