CAD Apprentice

Summary

To effectively work within the CAD responsibility of the business to ensure that the CAD requirements are achieved in accordance with Company Management System procedures and to meet customer requirements.

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

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Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

8:00am till 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, Fridays 8:00am till 1:30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

To ensure the ongoing promotion of the Company through Autocad effectively
To support the directors of the company by completing the training required to become a competent CAD Technician
To maintain and manage an active drawing register
To ensure that Company Policies, Procedures and Standards are followed by adhering to the Company Management System
To liaise with and support the relevant management in regard to any problems in achieving the CAD requirements of the business
Assist in all areas of the project and general administration as required including data entry, preparation of project records and producing technical reports
When and where necessary to assist with the administration and daily running of the office
To be responsible for supporting the management of health and safety of the company
To constantly drive and implement a continual improvement philosophy in all areas of responsibility, to train and develop others in this philosophy where appropriate

Where you'll work

North Eastern Composites Ltd
Unit 2-3
Rhodes Court
Cramlington, South Nelson Road
NE23 1WF

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3
1 day release to college

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)

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

Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Creative
Customer care skills
Number skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

About this company

Primarily, we’re Glass Reinforced Plastic (or GRP for short) manufacturers. But, we’re also a family ran business, and we have been ever since our doors opened in 2000. However, over 40 years of experience went into the foundation of North Eastern Composites - and we’re only just getting started. At NEC, we specialize in crafting high-quality GRP solutions designed to protect and perform in the toughest environments. With years of expertise and a commitment to innovation, we provide durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant enclosures that meet the unique needs of industries worldwide

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position on completion of apprenticeship.

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