Technical Support Technician Apprentice GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED
Our Engineering Technician Apprenticeship is a 4-year program, which can lead onto one of the following 4 areas of technical expertise, Manufacturing/Engineering Support, Metrology Engineer, Quality Engineer and Tooling Engineer.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 21 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£14,979.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
48 Months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2023
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Date posted
05 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000119965
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Our Engineering Technician Apprenticeship is a 4-year program, which can lead onto one of the following 4 areas of technical expertise:
- Manufacturing/Engineering Support Technician – this role provides technical support & expertise for all areas of the Manufacturing & Engineering functions
Examples include:
- Analysis tools & measurement; Process control, continuous improvement solutions; Capacity planning, production scheduling/planning; Product development & innovation
- Metrology Engineer – this role involves checking aircraft parts to ensure they are delivered correctly & to the highest standard
This role will develop skills/knowledge including:
- Co-ordination of measuring machines; Laser trackers & scanners; Photogrammetry; Micrometres
Quality Engineer - This role provides experience in all aspects of aircraft design & manufacture. This role will develop skills/knowledge including:
- Quality planning; Use of quality tools & techniques; Dealing with customers on quality matters & industry regulators; Working with suppliers to ensure quality requirements are met
Tooling Engineer - Tool Engineers use their skills to design, modify or repair tooling that will be used to produce aircraft parts. This role will develop skills /knowledge including:
- Understanding regulatory/ customer requirements; Understanding of tool design & manufacture; Composite & metallic material knowledge; CATIA based CAD design
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Apprentice Programme Structure
- Year 1: The majority of your first year will be working offsite at college. Towards the end of the first year, you will undertake a return to site induction followed by onsite GKN training
- Years 2 & 3: You will undertake Business Familiarisation rotation placements. During your placements, you will document work that you complete & review this regularly with your GKN training advisor
- Year 4: You will complete your Level 4 Technical Certificate & continue on-the-job training in your final department. This is where you will complete your Qualification as well as your End Point Assessment
Mandatory Qualifications:
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?
- Progression to full time role in the future, but this is not guaranteed
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade Grade C/4) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED
Address
GKN Aerospace
Golf Course Lane
Filton
BS34 7QS
Training
Training provider
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 21 Feb 2023