Key details
- Apprenticeship area
- Engineering
- Course type
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Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship level
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Level 2
- 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
The Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship is an entry-level programme designed for people beginning their career within the engineering and manufacturing sector. It develops the core knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work safely and effectively in a range of engineering environments.
This apprenticeship provides a structured foundation for progression into more specialised Level 3 engineering pathways.
You will learn:
1. Core knowledge
You will develop understanding of:
- Health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Engineering materials and processes
- Basic engineering mathematics and measurement
- Interpreting engineering drawings and documentation
- Quality control and inspection methods
- Workplace procedures and continuous improvement principles
2. Practical skills
Through day-release workshop training at our Engineering and Electrical Centre and employer-based learning, you will:
- Safely use hand tools and basic engineering equipment
- Produce and assemble components to specification
- Carry out measurements and inspection checks
- Follow standard operating procedures
- Contribute to workplace improvement activities
3. Professional behaviours
You will demonstrate:
- Safe and responsible working practices
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and reliability
- Attention to detail
- Accountability for learning and performance
Apprenticeship information
- Typical duration: 18 months (including EPA)
- Minimum 20% off-the-job training (in line with apprenticeship funding rules)
- EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations Knowledge
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills/Competence)
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 3 or above (or equivalent)
- Employed in a relevant engineering role (minimum 30 hours per week)
- Initial assessment in English and maths.
- There is no upper age limit for apprenticeship participation (subject to funding eligibility rules)
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.
Successful apprentices typically progress to:
- Level 3 Engineering Technician pathways
- Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician (MOET)
- Machining Technician / Fitter / Electrical standards
- Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 4
