Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship Babcock International
Do you want to turn your passion for engineering design into a rewarding career? Our 4-year apprenticeship gives you hands-on CAD experience creating advanced designs for the Royal Navy fleet.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 15 Mar 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,319.00
Fully funded qualification, personal development training and opportunities, a minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, employee share scheme, flexible benefits including employee shopping savings portal.
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Working week
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 35
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Expected duration
4 Years
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2024
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Date posted
08 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000210199
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Positions
10 available
What you will do in your working day
This is no ordinary engineering Apprenticeship. As a design and draughtsperson, you'll produce detailed drawings, models and specs to guide the manufacture and maintenance of state-of-the-art maritime vessels and infrastructure.
Focusing on electrical, mechanical or structural design, you'll work on varied projects including submarine and warship refits. Using the latest CAD software and following codes and standards, you'll help to solve real-world engineering challenges.
You'll gain a broad range of skills including:
- Interpreting technical specifications
- Assessing design factors and constraints
- Creating CAD models and drawings
- Evaluating and refining designs
- Communicating options to stakeholders
You’ll also have the opportunity to embark on work placements across the site, gaining valuable insights into various operations from a design perspective.
This will prepare you to join a specialised team of designers who work on a diverse range of projects, including design packages to support submarines and surface vessels.
The training you will be getting
Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- Along the way, you’ll study towards a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to complement your on-the-job training
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into a substantive position within the business
- On finishing your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to start an exciting career as an Engineering Design and Draughtsperson, supporting the Royal Navy’s fleet.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Babcock International

About disability confident
https://earlycareers.babcockinternational.com/
Address
Devonport Royal Dockyard
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 4SG
Training
Training provider
CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering design and draughtsperson
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
Once you’ve clicked ‘Apply’, you’ll be taken to our application site. Set up a candidate profile and you can apply for roles at Babcock.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 15 Mar 2024