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Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 P & D MANUFACTURING LTD

We are seeking an apprentice to compliment our current highly skilled toolmaking team. Toolmaking is a technical role and requires a good level of maths, intelligence, and eye for detail. As an apprentice you will be trained to disassemble, maintain, and reassemble injection mould tools, as well as making parts for old and new tooling.

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Closing date: 19 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,000.00

    20 days PLUS Bank Holidays – increase 1 day per year after five years to a maximum of 30 days plus BHs

  • Working week

    Mon-Thu 8.00-16:30 + Fri 8.00-15:30 – 0.5hr lunch

    Total hours per week: 39.0

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068726

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Apprentice toolmaker – Training on the following with a view to becoming a qualified toolmaker.

Disassemble, maintain, and rebuild injection mould tools.

Make parts for moult tools, plus jigs and fixtures. All to tight tolerances.

Use all toolroom machinery, Mill, Lathe, Grinder, EDM and Wire EDM to a high level of accuracy.

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training to be provided
 

Engineering Technician level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

What is delivered?

All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum- Level 2 Foundation competence qualification (Practical units broad based skills)
Level 3 Development Competence qualification (Practical work based units)
Level 3 Development technical knowledge qualification (Theory based units broad based knowledge)
Apprentice without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this prior to taking EPA 
End Point Assessment:

Portfolio Based Occupational Competence Interview (Viva)
A nominated professional Institution (PEI) undertakes the independent assessment to determine if the apprentice has met the EngTech requirements as defined by the UK-SPEC
 
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician



What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permanent position on successful completion of Apprenticeship. Possible progression depending on ability and increase in skill level.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

• You will need to complete pre-screening paperwork and have a chat with New College to discuss any experience, interest in the apprenticeship and how it is delivered • You will need to complete initial assessments in maths and English • By submitting your application, you confirm that you are happy for New College Swindon to share your information with the employer as part of the application process

About the employer

P&D Manufacturing Ltd is a manufacturer of plastic moulded parts and components used in a wide variety of automotive and industrial applications. Its sophisticated and highly automated production capabilities are complemented by skilled machine tool design and manufacture as well as final product assembly.

Employer

P & D MANUFACTURING LTD

Address

AVON GROUP

PORTE MARSH ROAD

CALNE

SN11 9BW

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Training

Training provider

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Contact

Carly Taylor

carly.taylor@newcollege.ac.uk

07595 201840

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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