Level 6 Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Apprentices will receive training from industry professionals in one of Curtiss-Wright’s key segments. Apprentices will have the opportunity to work across multiple departments within the organisation, allowing valuable hands-on experience with the design and manufacture processes.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.30pm including 1 day a week at college.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Provides support to various departments/department leads during their training period, completing work assignments as directed by the local Supervisor.
Learn about products, processes, machinery, systems, culture and people through completion of the apprenticeship scheme.
Provides reports, analysis and statistical data as required by local management.
May provide support and guidance to other apprentices and to the HR Manager in delivering induction/hiring activities, presentations etc.

Where you'll work

CURTISS-WRIGHT
15 ENTERPRISE WAY
CHRISTCHURCH
BH23 6HH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

An apprentice attends Day Release at Bournemouth and Poole College to complete their apprenticeship qualifications; they will start this from HNC through to degree level, depending on the qualifications on joining. The apprenticeship training course is a total of 5 years. An apprentice will support different departments and work in a supervised environment for the majority of their training period. They will start in September of each year and progress through the salary scales, which are linked to the successful achievements of each year of their college course.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Maths and/or Physics (grade B)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

About this company

Curtiss-Wright is a long-standing company who were at the forefront of aviation. Since its early days in aviation, the Company has diversified into many areas and has grown through acquisition. The role will typically support a business unit and provide a comprehensive service to an established function.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the course and end point assessment, you can expect to continue in manufacturing or continue your studies.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is: