Potential Earnings
£64,420.04
Key details
- Apprenticeship area
- Engineering
- Course type
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Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship level
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Level 4
- Location
- Ruddington Ruddington Fields Business Park, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6JZ
- Mode of attendance
- Day release
- Start date
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You can start this apprenticeship in either September or April.
Apprenticeship introduction
Engineering Manufacturing Technicians support the transformation of engineering designs into high-quality manufactured products. They operate across production, quality, process improvement, and new product introduction environments.
Core responsibilities:
- Operating and monitoring production systems
- Interpreting drawings and CAD data
- Conducting quality inspection and testing
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Assisting with tooling and equipment setup
- Data collection and technical reporting
Apprenticeship information
- Typical duration: 36–42 months including EPA
- Minimum 20% off-the-job training
The qualification typically includes:
- Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering (pathway dependent)
Exact qualification depends on chosen pathway and current funding approval.
- Level 3 Engineering qualification or relevant experience
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above
- Employed in a relevant manufacturing role
End Point Assessment (EPA)
The EPA is conducted by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation and typically includes:
- Practical observation
- Professional discussion
- Review of portfolio evidence
Assessment components may vary slightly depending on the current assessment plan version.
- HND (Level 5)
- Senior technical roles
- Potential progression toward Incorporated Engineer status
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Average Earnings
£42,613.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Employment opportunities
The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2022, the current year and projections for future years until 2033.
Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).
Pathways
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