Composite Engineering (Operator and Semi-skilled)

Framework:

Composite Engineering (Operator and Semi-skilled)

Level:

2

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This apprenticeship has been designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and competence requirements to carry out carry out composite manufacturing processes to produce sub-assemblies and whole finished composite products in Wales. You will gain underpinning knowledge and transferable skills that are needed to work at operator or semi-skilled level in a composites manufacturing environment carrying out a wide variety of defined manufacturing activities.

The key manufacturing markets for composites are currently:

• Aerospace
• Wind turbines
• Automotive; and
• Marine

Composite Engineering employers would be interested in applicants who:

• are keen and motivated to work in a composite engineering/manufacturing environment; or
• are willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the-job and apply this learning in the workplace; or
• have previous work experience or employment in the sector; or
• have a Welsh Baccalaureate or have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science; or
• have completed a Pathways to Apprenticeship programme in a relevant discipline;
• or are practically minded and want to work with their hands;
• or without formal qualifications can show, possibly through a portfolio, that they have the potential to complete this apprenticeship, through having previously worked in the sector at Level 2; or
•  have completed the Essential Skills Wales (ESW) or Wider Key Skills qualifications or have completed tests in basic numeracy, literacy and communication skills and have spatial awareness.

Pathway options and levels

Further information

Duration

Level 2: 18 months

Progression routes

Progression routes include:

• Apprenticeship in Composite Engineering at Level 3.
• internal promotion into team leader or supervisor roles.
• Further Education.

Qualifications

Level 2: NVQ Diploma in Composite Engineering.

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 2

As a guide, the Foundation Apprenticeship in Composite Engineering framework (Level 2) is suitable for applicants who have five GCSEs grades D to E in English, Maths and Science.

You may be required to take tests in basic numeracy and literacy, communication skills and spatial awareness. There may also be an interview to ensure you have selected the right occupational sector and are motivated to become an apprentice, as undertaking an apprenticeship is a major commitment for both the individual and the employer.

Applicants who have completed the Welsh Baccalaureate may have completed units or short courses which will provide underpinning knowledge towards the Foundation Apprenticeship.

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