Technical Apprentice LEONARDO MW LTD

Leonardo offers a range of apprenticeships across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paid training. Whether leaving school or college with GCSEs, A Levels or in work and looking for a new career path, you are fully supported as you rotate within the business working on real-time projects alongside highly skilled professionals.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 17 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

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  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, exact hours of work/shifts to be confirmed later

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000108035

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Years 1 and 2:

You will:

·         Spend time at college completing a Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the foundation qualification of your apprenticeship.

·         Upon completion, you will return to Leonardo to start your three-month rotational placements, while keeping a log of all the work you complete which will then be used towards your apprenticeship.

·         During your second year you will attend college on a day release basis to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the knowledge qualification of your apprenticeship and continue with your rotational placements.

Specific Specialist Skills:

  • produce technical documentation that contains all the relevant and necessary data
  • and information required for the technical support activity being carried out
  • present the technical documentation in the required format
    ensure that codes, symbols and other references used in the technical

Years 3 and 4:

You will:

·         Continue to rotate around different departments, gaining further knowledge of the company and developing your engineering skills.

·         Complete the workplace portfolio phase of your level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, the competence qualification of your apprenticeship.

·         Complete the End Point Assessment for your apprenticeship and be selected through a combination of interview and academic/vocational progress to focus your development in a final work placement that lasts for the remainder of the apprenticeship

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

You will complete the Engineering Technician - Technical Support Technician (ST0457) - L3 Apprenticeship

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) - 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you may be offered a permanent position in the Engineering/Manufacturing Department.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English & Science plus 2 others (Grade 4 - 9) Essential

Things to consider

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

About the employer

Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. We are a continually expanding company, offering exciting opportunities to talented individuals who want to work at the forefront of technology.

Employer

LEONARDO MW LTD

Address

300 Capability Green

Luton

LU1 3PG

Contact

Recruitment Team

leonardo.gb@casemanagement.zellis.com

03339993379

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Training

Training provider

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Applicants need to apply online and complete the application form and attach a CV.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 17 Apr 2023