- Framework:
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- Level:
- 4
This Advanced Manufacturing Engineering framework will ensure you are provided with the appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding required in the workplace.
This framework has been designed to provide the manufacturing and engineering sectors with high grade technicians and engineers who have practical skills, combined with a higher education qualification. This will enable progression to Level 5/6 qualifications, including the new Degree Apprenticeship, and enable you to work towards 'Incorporated Engineer' status.
As a Higher Apprentice you will undertake higher-level technical occupations in such sectors as aerospace, mechanical, electrical / electronics, automotive, maintenance, wind generation, marine, space and rail engineering.
You must have an interest in working in a manufacturing/ engineering environment at technician level.
Pathway options and levels
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Level 4
Pathway 1: Supports job roles of Electrical /Electronics Engineering Senior Technician, Electrical/ Electronics Senior Technician, Software Engineering, Senior Technician, Systems Engineering Senior Technician, Systems Operations Senior Technician, Aircraft Systems Development Senior Technician, Manufacturing Senior Technician, Senior Quality Technician, Senior Design Technician.
Pathway 2: Supports job roles of Manufacturing Senior Technician, Senior Controls Technician (Mechanical Testing), Senior Production Technician, Senior Quality Technician, Senior Environmental Test Technician (Defence).
Pathway 3: Supports the job roles of Senior Electronics Production Technician, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Senior Technician (Aerospace Computer Systems),Electrical/Electronics Senior Technician (Wind Power), Electronics Development Senior Technician, Electronic Engineering Software / Hardware Senior Technician.
Pathway 4: Supports job roles of Senior Production Technician, Automotive Senior Technician – Design, Automotive Senior Technician – Development, Senior Manufacturing Technician, Motorsport Senior Technician (Mechanical), Motorsport Senior Technician (Electrical/Electronics).
Pathway 5: Supports job roles of Systems Maintenance Senior Technician, Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Senior Technician, Engineering Services Maintenance Senior Technician, Nuclear Maintenance Technician, Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Specialist.
Pathway 6: Supports the job roles of Electrical/Electronics, Senior Technician, Mechanical Senior Technician, Senior Warranty Technician,Senior Blade Technician, Control and Instrumentation Senior Technician, Technical Sales Specialist (Wind Turbine Components), Senior Process Technician, Safety and Performance Senior Technician, Senior Manufacturing Technician,
Pathway 7: Supports job roles of Marine Systems Senior Mechanical Technician, Marine Senior Design Technician, Marine Electrical / Electronic Senior Technician, Marine Senior Quality Technician,Marine Senior Production Technician.
Pathway 8: Supports the job roles of Software Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Test Engineer, Manufacturing Technician, Test Technician Systems Engineer.
Pathway 9: Supports the job roles of Senior Technical Officer, Track Designer, Maintenance Manager – Electrification & Plant Systems, Installation Manager- Electrification & Plant Systems, Installation Manager (Signal Engineering), Maintenance Manager (Signal Engineering), Project Engineer (Signal Engineering),Signalling Designer, Signal Testing & Commissioning Technician, Track Renewals Manager, Maintenance Manager (Track), Project Engineer (Track Engineering).
Further information
Duration
Level 4: 30 months
Progression routes
Routes include :
- progression to the new Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering at Level 6
- progression to the Higher Apprenticeship framework for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at Level
- employment.
This Apprenticeship will provide you with excellent preparation towards professional registration as an Engineering Technician and progression to Incorporated Engineer registration via the Degree Apprenticeship or Level 6 frameworks. It may also, where appropriate, provide progression to a range of honours degrees.
Qualifications
Level 4 NVQ Diploma/Extended Diploma in chosen pathway
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 4
Applicants for this framework need to be 18+ years. Entry to this framework is flexible so that applicants: may have variety of qualifications such as A Levels, Certificate/Diploma in Engineering, Apprenticeship in Engineering 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 3 or they are currently employed in the sector and are looking for personal development and career progression. Learners who have completed the Welsh Baccalaureate may have completed units or short courses which will provide underpinning knowledge towards the Apprenticeship.
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