Machining Technician Level 3

ST1305

A Machining Technician is found in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) sector. AME includes Aerospace, Automotive, Maritime Defence, Nuclear and Construction sectors.

A Machining Technician apprentice may produce complex and precision machined products that are typically used in machinery. For example, aeroplanes and vehicles.

Machining Technicians can also produce bespoke components or products for domestic appliances or medical equipment. They use a variety of machines to carry out their work. For example, centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines. Electro discharge machines, single and multi-axis Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tools centres. Gear cutting and gear grinding machines.

Qualifications Included:

Level 2 Functional Skills – Maths and English (unless exempt)
Level 3 Extended Diploma Machining (Development Knowledge)

Free Added Value Qualification:
Level 2 Unit Accreditation (Foundation Competence)
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Manual Mechanical Manufacturing (Development Competence)
  • Flexible national delivery available on this Apprenticeship, delivered using a ‘hybrid learning’ approach, incorporating face-to-face; work-based assessment and learning support sessions, along with timetabled tutor led live e-tutorials (accessed using MS Teams Education).
  • If required laptops loaded with all the necessary software packages are available free of charge to all Apprentices on a loan basis, ensuring access for everyone to the full curriculum.
  • As part of our commitment to the environment, we deliver all aspects of the Apprenticeship using the latest e-technology, including paperless inductions, live tutor led e-tutorials, and e-portfolio system for uploading course work and evidence gathering.
  • Spread recruitment costs throughout the year, by utilising our employer friendly, roll-on-roll-off monthly enrolment dates. Our flexible modular timetable breaks away from the traditional September start date (term times).
  • Apprentice progress reports are available to all employers on a monthly basis.
  • Unit Rate: £27,000 per Apprentice (no additional fees).
  • Typical duration to gateway: 36 months.

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