Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

What will apprentices learn? - How to obtain the necessary job instructions, engineering drawings and specifications and how to interpret them - Relevant statutory, quality, environmental compliance procedures/systems, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to engineering operations - Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to support the achievement of company targets - Engineering operational practices, processes and procedures - Potential problems that can occur within the engineering operations and how they can be avoided"

Successful completion of this apprenticeship and the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed, could lead to full-time employment or develop into advanced apprenticeship programmes in engineering.

Applicants are likely to have 4 GCSEs A*- C / 9 - 4, including Maths and English, or equivalent, and will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme, including working in a suitable job role.

Free to apprentices. This apprenticeship has a £6,000 funding band. Small companies will need to make a contribution of £300; large companies could pay through the apprenticeship levy if they have funds available.

What skills will apprentices gain? - Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
- Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility - Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic - Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required - Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation - Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation - Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibilityWhat behaviours will apprentices develop? - Personal responsibility and resilience – Comply with the health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently regardless of how much they are being supervised, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. - Work effectively in teams – Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of their own actions on other people and the business whilst working effectively to get the task completed. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills – An open and honest communicator, communicates clearly using appropriate methods, listen well to others and have a positive and respectful attitude. - Focus on quality and problem solving – Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrate attention to detail