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Mechanical engineering technician apprenticeships

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Mechanical engineering technician apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship


    • University

    You can do a foundation degree or higher national diploma in mechanical engineering. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science and 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent.

     

    College
    You can take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills needed for the job. Relevant courses include: 

    • Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering 
    • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology
    • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
    You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course. 

    Apprenticeship
    You can get into this job through a Level 3 apprenticeship for maintenance and operations engineers, or for engineering technicians. You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths.


    Mechanical engineering technician apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools 
    • knowledge of engineering science and technology 
    • maths knowledge 
    • design skills and knowledge 
    • the ability to work well with your hands 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
    • the ability to work well with others
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

    Mechanical engineering technician apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In this role you could: 

    • draw up plans for new ideas, using computer-aided design (CAD) software 
    • investigate and test ideas to improve existing systems and solve problems 
    • make new parts install and test instruments and machinery
    • carry out preventative maintenance
    • identify and repair faults 
    • meet performance and safety targets
    Working environment
    You could work in a factory or in an office. Your working environment may be noisy and outdoors some of the time. You may need to wear protective clothing.

    Career path and progression - Mechanical engineering technician apprenticeships

    With experience, you could become a supervisor or project manager, or specialise in areas like CAD design or quality control. You could also qualify as an engineer by completing a degree in mechanical engineering.

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    Considering an Apprenticeship?

    There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
    • Range of career opportunities
      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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