Level 3 Apprenticeship - Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician

The broad purpose of the engineering and manufacturing support technician is to provide the required level of technical assistance on areas of engineering or manufacturing. They report on processes and procedures using communications software, test analysis tools, measurement systems, offline programming, and quality control. They support production planning, scheduling, product technical applications and capability supporting continuous improvements. They support technical marketing sales and purchasing, product development and innovation. They investigate and review services, producing technical reports and documentation. They carry out inspections or tests to analyse products or services. Engineering and manufacturing support technicians typically work in engineering or manufacturing environments. They may also be required to work outdoors inspecting and testing products and processes. In their daily work, an engineering and manufacturing support technician interacts with other engineers and technicians. They also interact with various stakeholders. They typically report to an engineering or manufacturing team leader. They may also interact with customers, suppliers, colleagues, quality auditors and regulators. They will be able to work with minimum supervision.

Engineering and manufacturing support technicians will be responsible for the quality, accuracy and timely completion of the work they undertake. They also must work efficiently. They must work both individually and as part of a larger team. They must work within the relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidance. This includes the appropriate use of protective clothing and equipment. All work must be completed in a safe and efficient manner as directed by supervisory staff.
Apprentice have the opportunity to engage in enrichment activities and will complete personal development topics.

Employers support the delivery of the apprenticeship standards and provide workshops for specific skills, knowledge and behaviours and current trends.

Guest speakers attended workshops provide career advice and guidance.
Maths and English at Grade D/3, or above or Level 1 functional skills or above

You will be interviewed, screened and complete work trial. Your screening assessment for Maths and English you need to achieve Level 2 in both maths and English.
The EPA period is typically 6 months.

Work-based report with presentation and questioning

The report should be a maximum of 3000 words (with a 10% tolerance).

You will have 20 weeks to complete the work-based report and submit to the EPAO.

presentation with questions will last at least 50 minutes.

Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

· fail

· pass

· merit

· distinction
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