Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship
General engineering and manufacturing operatives are found in environments supporting, for example, production, maintenance, assembly of components and systems, machining operations, fabrication and welding and…
Role overview
The Engineering and Manufacturing Foundation Apprenticeship is a Level 2 programme that introduces young people to core engineering and manufacturing skills before they move into a specialist engineering apprenticeship at Level 3 or above. You will gain hands-on experience across a range of engineering processes - including machining, fabrication, electrical work, and engineering drawing - alongside workplace behaviours and health and safety awareness. It provides an ideal starting point for school leavers who want to enter the engineering sector.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
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