Higher Level Engineer Apprenticeship Babcock International

We’re an international aerospace, defence and security company, with sites all-round the UK, that do loads of exciting and important things to make the world safer and more secure. Our Higher Level engineering apprenticeships cover 3 distinct trades, one of which you will follow, the options include: Mechanical, Electrical and Naval Architecture.

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

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,396.00

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday - Days and shifts are to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000127608

  • Positions

    24 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Our Higher Level engineering apprenticeships cover 3 distinct trades, one of which you will follow, the options include: Mechanical, Electrical and Naval Architecture.

  • Irrespective of the trade route you are assigned to, as part of your role you will gather information and data from a range of sources and analyse the information/data.

  • You will make decisions, solve problems and produce and/or update technical documentation, reports or specifications covering areas such as quality, reliability, production schedules/targets, costing or other technical documentation that informs others, either internally or externally what needs to be done such as how a product must be designed, manufactured, tested, modified, maintained, stored, transported, commissioned or decommissioned.

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

You will gain a HNC in Engineering before the culmination of the apprenticeship End Point Assessment, which after passing, will gain you the nationally recognised apprenticeship certificate as a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be equipped to apply for internal vacancies within the team. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Analytical skills, Logical

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent 3 A-Levels (Grade A-C) Essential

Things to consider

Apprentices will spend their full first year at College, followed by 1 day per week in years 2 and 3 with the other 4 days per week onsite. The 4th year will be spent exclusively onsite. All apprentices will work at a variety of locations across the site and will move around to gain an insight into all of the operations we undertake.

About the employer

Work for the world you want to live in. Work to leave a positive legacy that is felt for generations. Work as one team, one Babcock and create a safe a secure world, together. For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate, and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

Employer

Babcock International

Address

Devonport Royal Dockyard

Devonport

Plymouth

PL1 4SG

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Training

Training provider

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering manufacturing technician

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Mar 2023