Mechanical Manufacturing Level 3

The Basics

Sector: Engineering
Awarding Body: EAL
Qualification: Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
Qualification Type: Apprenticeship Framework
Duration: 12 months
Type of Assessment: Continuous assessment throughout the programme

What you will Learn

> Complete engineering activities both efficiently and effectively
> Use a range of machinery to produce mechanical components
> Ability to understand and interpret engineering data and documentation
> Effective communication with all key stakeholders to ensure tasks are completed within the agreed timescales
> Ability to manage own workload as well as the workload of others
> Be able to work both independently and as part of a team

Overview

Whilst working towards this qualification, you will specialise in a specific subject area; machine operating, production assembly, machine tool setting, fitting and assembly or composite manufacture/polymer engineering.

This qualification is most suitable for those already working in this industry who would like to further their knowledge and understanding of this industry.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have completed either the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Manufacturing or have some of experience of working at this level.

Roles Available in this Sector

> CNC Machinist
> Mechanical Engineer
> Production Engineer
> Manufacturing Production Planner

Progression

> Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship

> Level 5 Apprenticeship in Operations / Departmental Management

Automotive

Hairdressing

Construction

Business

Teaching and Education

The Care Industries

Vacancies

Frequently Asked Questions

The Life of a Skills Group Apprentice

I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to Vanessa, my trainer. You have made my journey so much easier, I don’t know what I would have done without you. You have been amazing and helped me to achieve my qualification. You’ve guided me through every step of the way, I really appreciate it, Vanessa, you have been my rock.

Katie Shorland, Level 2 Hairdressing

I always struggled in school as I wasn’t very academic, so knew learning on the job would be a better option for me. I would find it difficult to get up for 9am but now I wake up and look forward to my day. I wanted to try a hair apprenticeship as I’ve always been interested in hairdressing, and by the end of the first week, I already loved it!

Jaimee Benson, Level 2 Hairdressing

I have developed a range of new skills through work including the technical, industry skills required for the job, to personal development such as ensuring I am always on time. The biggest change since leaving school is adjusting to the independence you gain from earning a salary. My advice to anyone thinking of doing an apprenticeship would be find what you like doing, and go for it!

Will Birch, Level 2 Bricklaying

Since starting the apprenticeship, I’ve become far more confident. In a classroom, you only interact with your classmates, but through working you develop your people skills as you interact with customers on a daily basis. At school, you are closely monitored and parented, however I am now more independent and feel grown up

Sam Collard, Level 2 Light Vehicle and Maintenance Repair

The most important thing I’ve learnt since leaving school is that there are other routes to success than just academia. I failed my GCSEs, as I never suited the school environment. Now though, I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship as I’ve discovered I learn more through hands-on practice.

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