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Engineering Apprenticeship - Mechanical Design HEINRICH GEORG UK LTD

Working at Georg UK gives employees and apprentices the opportunity to be involved in exciting, industry leading engineering projects for some of the UK’s biggest companies. All of our projects are fully designed, built and tested at our site in Wolverhampton.

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Closing date: 02 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    40 hours standard working week at Georg (8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri) Term time: 3 days at Georg UK (24 hours per week) 2 days at College (or to suit course requirements)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    03 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000103521

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

·        Mechanical design tasks on CAD e.g. producing design models, assembly & component manufacturing drawings, bills of materials.

·        Scoping calculations for mechanical design solutions and sales proposals.

·        Experiencing design projects in our factory providing valuable hands-on education.

·        Potential site visits to determine customer requirements, survey existing equipment, record site measurements, etc.

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

After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support
Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - for all starts from 1st July 2017

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There may be a possibility of a full time position after successfully completing this apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C (4-9)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C (4-9)) Essential

Things to consider

Clean driving license would be advantageous. Ability to achieve SC level security clearance if required.

About the employer

Georg UK are the UK division of the world-acclaimed Heinrich Georg Group. Our coil process lines are amongst the best in the world for Edge Trim and Inspection, Slitting, Cut to Length, Multi-Blanking and Packaging. Georg UK also specialise in the design and manufacture of high performance, innovative test rigs for industries including Aerospace and Rail, as well as University research projects.

Employer

HEINRICH GEORG UK LTD

Address

UNIT 8

DUNSTALL HILL INDUSTRIAL EST

GORSEBROOK ROAD

WV6 0PJ

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Contact

Clare McAuliffe

mcauliffec@wolvcoll.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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