Overview
Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician (ST1395) Level 3 ApprenticeshipEngineering and manufacturing support technicians support the work of engineers by the provision of technical support and expertise for areas of the engineering and manufacturing function. Engineering and manufacturing support technicians will be responsible for the quality, accuracy and timely completion of the work they undertake. They also must work efficiently. They must work both individually and as part of a larger team. They must work within the relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidance. This includes the appropriate use of protective clothing and equipment.
Apprentices will achieve a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies. They will also achieve in addition to this the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance as an additional qualification.
Course information
4 years.
Bedford –
- Year 1 – 2 days attendance
- Year 2 – 1 day attendance
- Year 3 – 1 day attendance
- Year 4 – Workplace assessments.
Leighton Buzzard –
- Year 1 – 1 day attendance
- Year 2 – 1 day attendance
- Year 3 – 1 day attendance
- Year 4 – Workplace assessments.
September 2025.
July/August.
September.
Areas covered include:
Hand fitting, Milling, Turning, Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits, Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems, Assembling and testing electronic circuits and maintaining electronic equipment/systems
Knowledge, skills and behaviours developed:
- Health and safety
- Planning and scheduling work
- Technical support
- Documentation output
- Resource management
- Recording information
- the engineering and manufacturing industry, role and continual professional development
- continuous improvement techniques and problem solving
- environmental and sustainability
- digitisation and emerging technologies
- information technology and digital systems
- standard operating procedures and manufacturer’s instructions and warranties
- quality assurance and processes
- team working, equity, diversity and inclusion
- verbal communications
Maths and English GCSE minimum Grade 4
Observations, professional discussions, written job reports.
Employer to ensure workplace training is in line with the Standard’s Knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician.
Apprentices will need to ensure they have PPE for the practical workshop delivery this includes overalls, steel toecap boots, safety goggles and gloves.
Study is available at the following campuses: Bedford College / Central Bedfordshire College (Leighton Buzzard Campus).
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How to apply
To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.
Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
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