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Apprenticeships in Engineering

We offer both the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship, and the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

Practical, hands-on learning

Engineering apprenticeships offer a practical, hands-on approach to learning where you can focus specifically on developing the skills you need for a career as an Engineer.


Through an apprenticeships you can gain real-work experience, learning on the job to communicate effectively and use analytical thinking to help find solutions for your clients.

Use proven techniques and procedures to solve emerging problems

Through your apprenticeship you will learn to apply safe systems of working and how to make a technical contribution to the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment, systems, or services.

You will be challenges with using proven techniques and procedures to solve emerging engineering problems.

You will be taught to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, learning how to communicate both technical and non-technical information.

You will take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work, and develop a core set of behaviours to help you later through your career as an engineer.

Apprenticeship Engineering courses

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship XMZT523P

Engineering Fitters produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment, or systems, to the required specifications. Fitters will typically have a mechanical or electrical / electronic bias. Fitt...

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Various - 09:00 - 17:00

Engineering

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Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship P13540

Engineering Fitters produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment, or systems, to the required specifications. Fitters will typically have a mechanical or electrical / electronic bias. Fitt...

1st Aug 2025 - 31st Jul 2030

- 09:00 - 17:00

Engineering

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Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Level 4

Apprenticeship P13560

The Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship is designed to provide apprentices with advanced skills and knowledge in engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and technical problem-solving. This apprenticeship focuses on pr...

1st Aug 2025 - 31st Jul 2030

Tuesday - 09:00 - 17:00

Engineering

Abingdon Campus

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Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Level 2

Apprenticeship XMZS100P

Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector, allowing employers to grow their business while developing a workforce with the relevant skills and ...

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Various - 09:00 - 17:00

Engineering

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Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship XMZU050P

Engineering Technicians are mostly involved in highly skilled, complex work. Through the course of the apprenticeship, they will learn to apply safe systems of working, making a technical contribution to the design, installation, commissioning, decom...

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Various - 09:00 - 17:00

Engineering

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Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship P13550

Engineering Technicians are mostly involved in highly skilled, complex work. Through the course of the apprenticeship, they will learn to apply safe systems of working, making a technical contribution to the design, installation, commissioning, decom...

1st Aug 2025 - 31st Jul 2030

Monday to Thursday - 09:00 - 17:00

Engineering

Off Site

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Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship P13545

Engineering Technicians are mostly involved in highly skilled, complex work. Through the course of the apprenticeship, they will learn to apply safe systems of working, making a technical contribution to the design, installation, commissioning, decom...

1st Aug 2025 - 31st Jul 2030

Monday to Saturday - 09:00 - 17:00

Engineering

Off Site

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Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship P13555

Engineering Technicians are mostly involved in highly skilled, complex work. Through the course of the apprenticeship, they will learn to apply safe systems of working, making a technical contribution to the design, installation, commissioning, decom...

1st Aug 2025 - 31st Jul 2030

- 09:00 - 17:00

Engineering

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Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship XMZT090P

A Metal Fabricator works in the advanced manufacturing engineering and engineering construction sectors and manufactures anything that can be fabricated out of metal such as bridges, oil rigs and ships, using things such as rolled steel joists, colum...

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Various - 09:00 - 17:00

Engineering

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