Higher Apprenticeship Engineering Manufacturing Technician - Mechanical

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Grade 4/C in Maths and English (Language or Literature) or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
• If in exceptional circumstances a learner has not achieved English or Maths at Level 2 (4/C or above at GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2), they will have to attend Functional Skills sessions which will be held on an additional day to their regular college attendance.
• Candidates are expected to interview with the Delivery Team prior to enrolling on the course.
• Candidates must also have at least 1 of the following* (minimum grades apply):
• At least one A-Level in either Maths or Physics
• BTEC Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma in Engineering
• GNVQ Advanced Level in Engineering
• Advanced Diploma in Engineering
  *Any candidates wishing to accredit prior learning should discuss this at interview.

In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the apprenticeship qualification.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded with a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard which includes:

• Level 4 HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing

This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

• Engineering Council for Engineering Technicians (EngTech) for Engineering Technician.
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician.
• Royal Aeronautical Society for Engineering Technician.

Assessment

Training and assessments are delivered in the workplace and in college. Apprentices will be required to attend college-based sessions as part of their training, whilst also completing off-the-job training in the workplace. You will also complete assessments and observations in the workplace.

At the end of the apprenticeship you will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) which will consist of:

• 3- hour observation and questioning session with an independent assessor
• 60- minute professional discussion with an independent assessor, underpinned by the portfolio of evidence

Progression

This course should support a learner’s progression which may include further development or promotion with the organisation or sector, or further study at a higher level.

Career Progression

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, candidate may also wish to apply for professional membership of the Engineering Council for Engineering Technicians (EngTech) or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Fees

September 2025, Apprenticeship, Day

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.

For employers with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 22+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £1,050.

For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £1,050.

A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £21,000.

Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.

To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.

September 2025, Apprenticeship, Day

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.

For employers with less than 50 employees who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 22+ the government partially subsides the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the costs. In the case of this course, the fee would be £1,050.

For an employer with more than 50 employees a 5% charge will be implemented regardless of the age of the apprentice which in this case would be £1,050.

A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £21,000.

Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.

To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.

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