GCSEs
9–4
Grades
- English and Maths
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Build technical expertise across manufacturing, design or engineering support in an employed role.
Your learning, in focus
Learning can cover machining, product development and technical support.
Study science, maths, materials, diagnosis and quality controls.
Practise teamwork, safe procedures and technical record keeping.
The published course describes machining, product development and technical-support pathways. Shared learning addresses engineering science and maths, materials, diagnosis, quality controls, safe procedures and technical records. Apprentices also practise teamwork, communication, responsible decision-making and reviewing how work can be improved.
Academic criteria below apply to applicants under 19.
Alternative entry routes
9–4
Grades
Level 2
Functional Skills
Confirm individual requirements with the apprenticeship team.
Applicants below 19 need English and maths GCSEs at grades 9-4, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects. The apprenticeship team should confirm any individual requirements.
A final competence interview draws on evidence gathered during training. An independent engineering assessor also checks professional competence against the relevant occupational standard.
Further opportunities may include an HNC, HND, degree or a higher apprenticeship.
Apprentice tuition
£0
Apprentices do not pay for their apprenticeship training. Your employer and the college agree the funding.
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An apprenticeship combines a job with structured training. You can register your interest if you already have an employer, or if you need help finding an opportunity.
These course details summarise the college’s published course page, checked on 1 November 2026.
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