Inspiring young people about engineering

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Inspiring young people about engineering

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Becoming an Apprentice

Apprenticeships An Apprenticeship is a real job for a real employer, you will learn on-the-job, undertaking qualifications while gaining essential work experience - earning while learning. Apprenticeships work towards nationally recognised qualifications and employers from all over the country recognise and value the benefits of an Apprenticeship. Our Apprenticeships have been designed with the help of industry experts, so they deliver the skills and qualifications that the relevant sector needs, and benefit the apprentice. Apprenticeships are usually delivered part on-the-job and part off-the-job at a location convenient to the apprentice. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16 living in England and not taking part in full-time education. There is no upper age limit. Entry requirements are flexible and vary according to the job role and sector.

Benefits to becoming an apprentice There are many benefits to doing an Apprenticeship with NLT Training Services and our partner employers. You can earn a wage while you learn your trade in a way that is best suited to you. Through hands-on experience and on-the-job training, apprentices can also gain these benefits: 

Earn money, get qualified, gain experience



Receive relevant training in a chosen trade and improve career prospects



Gain nationally recognised qualifications



Learn job specific skills



Receive support during training



Access to NLT’s learning resources



An excellent alternative to university

Apprentices can earn £100,000 more during their working lives than other employees National Apprenticeship Service

Employing an Apprentice

80% of employers feel that Apprenticeships reduce staff turnover National Apprenticeship Service

Why Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are the gold standard of work-based learning and they play a central role in the Government’s plans for growing skills in the economy. Apprenticeships are considered an effective way of creating a workforce that has the skills and the attitude that employers want and need. Apprenticeships are designed with the support of the industry and offer a structured programme that combines off-the-job training in the skills that are needed to do the job well, with real time experience to consolidate the learning and demonstrate the apprentice’s competency.

Benefits of taking on an apprentice There are many benefits for employing an apprentice and working with NLT Training Services, these include: 

Improves the bottom line



Fills the skills gap



Motivates the workforce and increases staff retention



More cost effective than hiring skilled staff



Builds a workforce that has the right skills and attitude



Creates a more diverse talent base

77% of employers believe Apprenticeships make them more competitive National Apprenticeship Service

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Improving Operational Performance

Mechanical Engineering

Job Roles Machine Setter Operator - Basic machine operator for batch production activity, material preparation, operate a variety of machines to turn; drill; bore; grind; cut and mill to shape metal work pieces to specification. Machine Tool Fitter (semi-skilled) - Alignment of Linear rails and ball screws; Grinding, scraping and other adjustment techniques, Pneumatic and hydraulic pipe work working to assembly drawings. Jig and Tool Fitter (semi-skilled) - Assemble and repair machine and press tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other tools. Moulder / Coremaker (semi-skilled) - Work in foundries where metal is melted and cast into parts such as metal components for industrial machinery, turbines, and other industrial equipment. Mechanical Fitter (semi-skilled) - Assembly (under supervision) of mechanical equipment and related systems to required specifications. Semi-skilled Sheet Metal Worker - Fabricate, install, and repair ventilating, heating, and air-conditioning systems and a wide variety of other sheet fabrications and equipment. CNC Operator/Setter - Operating CNC machinery such as lathes, milling machines and grinders. Setting up datum’s, offsets, tooling. Inspecting and keeping tolerances in high volume production.

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Pathways Skilled Machinist - Machine components by applying a variety of removal and shaping techniques such as boring; cutting; drilling; milling; grinding and lapping. Toolmaker - Work from engineering drawings to make precision tools, special guides and holding devices for use in manufacturing. Skilled Sheet Metal Worker - Fabricate, install, and repair ventilating, heating, and air-conditioning systems; stainless-steel kitchen and beverage equipment; and a wide variety of other products made of sheet metal. Skilled Fitter - Assembly of mechanical equipment and related systems to required specifications. Composite Technician - Produce composite mouldings using the following techniques: wet lay up; pre peg lamination; acrylic moulding; vacuum forming; bonding; assembly using hand and machine tool techniques. Pipe Fitter and Assembler - Manufacture pipes (small bore, ferrous, non ferrous) using machine and hand bending techniques, joining by fillet welding, bonding and brazing.

Fabrication / Sheet Metalwork & Welding

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Improving Operational Performance Job Roles Fitter Welder - Fabricate and assemble metal parts by MIG; TIG; Argon Arc welding, brazing and soldering.

NLT Training Services achieve the regions highest scores for learner and employer satisfaction

Pipe Fitter - Measure and cut required piping using hand or machine tools, install and fit piping into position, join sections, test and repair.

Learner satisfaction - 8.8 out of 10

Semi-Skilled Sheet Metal Worker - Working with metals up to 3mm thick working from drawings to mark out shapes on the metal before cutting out, shaping and joining materials using thermal cutting and TIG;MIG and Argon Arc joining techniques. Welder/Fabricator (thick plate - semi skilled) - Working with metals more than 3mm thick, using engineering drawings, jigs an templates, cut and shape materials using manual or automated processes including thermal cutting TIG; MIG and Argon Arc welding methods. Maintenance Welding Operative - Under direction, performs skilled welding in the repair, modification, and fabrication of equipment and facilities; makes minor mechanical repairs on a variety of heavy equipment; and performs related duties as required.

Employer satisfaction - 8.6 out of 10 FE Choices website

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Pathways Sheet Metal Worker - Use metals/materials up to 3mm thick working from drawings to mark out shapes on the metal before cutting out. Cut, shape and join materials using hand/CNC cutting and pressing machines/thermal cutting equipment, fabricate and assemble pipework. Plater / Fabricator - Using metals/materials more than 3mm thick working from engineering drawings and templates to mark out, cut and shape materials using manual or automated processes including thermal cutting equipment and join materials using fasteners or welding methods. Welder - Join sections, pipes, tubes or plates together by a manual or automated process. Plan, implement and monitor welding resources and activities, quality check welds, identify and solve problems. They usually specialise in more than one welding process according to product produced.

Engineering Maintenance and Installation

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Improving Operational Performance

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance

Job Roles

Pathways

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter - Carry out preventative maintenance activities on mechanical equipment, deal with breakdowns, restoring components and systems to serviceable condition by repair and replacement.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis and maintenance on mechanical equipment, restoring mechanical components to usable condition by repair, producing replacement components, assisting in the installation of mechanical equipment and carry out quality inspections.

Electronics Maintenance Fitter - Carry out routine maintenance, fault location and testing on electronic equipment and circuits, repair and replace as necessary to restore serviceability. Electrical Maintenance Fitter - Maintain under supervision, a wide variety electrical equipment including electric motors; generators; power distribution systems; lighting; heating and ventilating systems, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and dealing with daily reactive breakdowns.

Engineering Toolmaking

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Toolmaking Pathways Toolmaker (Manufacture) - Manufacture and maintenance of tools, jigs; dies; fixtures and moulds used in manufacturing, using a wide variety of machining, welding and hand finishing techniques. Toolmaker (Research and development) Manufacture of prototype components for new product development using a wide variety of machining, welding and hand finishing techniques.

Electronics Maintenance Technician - Carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis and maintenance, test and repair electronic equipment and circuits/ communications equipment/ instrumentation and control equipment, service medical equipment and carry out quality inspections. Electrical Maintenance Technician - Carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis, maintenance and testing on electrical equipment and circuits, modifying or rewiring electrical circuits, assisting in the installation of electrical/ electronic equipment and carry out quality inspections. Fluid Power Maintenance Technician - Carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis, maintenance and testing on pneumatic/ hydraulic equipment and circuits, assisting in the installation of fluid power equipment and carry out quality inspections. Plant and Systems Maintenance Technician Carry out planned and emergency fault diagnosis and maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and systems, modifying or restoring plant/systems to usable condition by repair, producing replacement components, assisting in the installation of equipment and carry out quality inspections.

Higher Apprenticeships

Level 4 Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Manufacturing Senior Technician - Set up complex CNC production processing facilities for manufacturing operations, ensuring these are lean wherever possible. Senior Controls Technician (Mechanical Testing) - Work with other engineers and managers to discuss and develop rigs and systems design and support, to ensure smooth running of projects and effective delivery of the mechanical testing process. Senior Production Technician - Supervise and provide technical guidance to quality inspectors and junior engineering staff. Provide technical support to production and assist with product development. Solve technical issues within company and sub-contractors, suppliers and customers Mechanical Systems Senior Technician - Apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, manufacture and operation of efficient machines, processes and systems Senior Quality Technician - Develop and define project quality programme and plans, ensure continuous and effective operation of project quality performance and plans, perform project quality assurance auditing of contractors and suppliers Maintenance Systems Maintenance Senior Technician - Co-ordinate and lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure that the systems correctly function and by implementing a systematic approach to improving the maintenance activities undertaken Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Senior Technician - Co-ordinate and lead a team of manufacturing plant maintenance technicians to ensure that the production equipment operates efficiently and safely by implementing a systematic approach to improving the maintenance activities including condition and performance monitoring Engineering Services Maintenance Senior Technician - Co-ordinate and lead a team of maintenance engineers to ensure that the service supplies are working efficiently and safely by implementing a systematic approach to improving the service requirements including reducing the downtime required

Engineering Technical Support Electrotechnical Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support Pathways CAD Draught-person - Work in engineering, using computer aided design (CAD) systems to draw overall designs or detailed technical drawings. They normally work in a team with other draughtspersons and engineering designers with each of them working on part of the project. Measurement and Control Technician Work with instruments that monitor production processes and equipment, in industries such as manufacturing and engineering. Quality Control Inspector - A skilled, time served individual with extensive experience of mechanical, electrical and electronic inspection techniques and processes. Technical Support Engineer - Provides support for all areas of the technical support function including communications software, test tools, performance, capacity planning, and e-commerce technology as required. Works as team member to develop, design and implement technical support systems or to complete specialist functions.

Level 3 Apprenticeships in the Electrotechnical Industry Pathways Electrical Installation - Completes the installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical systems, devices, appliances and equipment in domestic, industrial, commercial, leisure and agricultural buildings, structures and environments. Electrical Maintenance - Maintaining, servicing and repairing electrical and electronic systems in commercial, leisure, industrial and agricultural buildings, structures and the environment. This may include office blocks, leisure complexes, shopping centres or automated production systems.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathways Industrial Electrician - Install, inspect and test electrical equipment, wiring systems and components in factories and installations. Electrical Engineering Technician - Build, install and maintain electrical equipment such as generators, motors and transformers that produce and distribute electrical power. The work may include repairing electrical equipment, testing it and restoring it to full operation. Electrical Design Engineer - Design, manufacture and testing of electrical components, control systems, wiring layouts to meet customers’ needs. Measurement and Control Technician - Install, run, test and look after the instruments that monitor and control manufacturing processes, using sophisticated sensors and control systems to make sure products are measured, weighed, sorted and packaged correctly and efficiently. Test Technician - Test, fault find and replace or repair components in electronic products or systems. May also test prototype electrical / electronic products and analyse the results.

Business Administration / Customer Service

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Business Administration

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration

Pathways

Pathways

Administrator / Business support officer Making and receiving telephone calls, helping with the organisation of meetings and events, dealing with travel requests, handling mail, record keeping and using electronic message systems and office equipment. Office junior - Taking notes, arranging travel and meetings, welcoming visitors, handling mail and using electronic message systems and office equipment. Receptionist - Welcoming visitors, handling mail, making and receiving telephone calls, using electronic message systems and office equipment.

Administration officer / executive - Dealing with internal and external correspondence, organising meetings and events, producing documents, managing resources, managing office equipment, managing information. Administration team leader / office supervisor Dealing with internal and external correspondence, organising meetings and events, producing documents, managing resources, managing office equipment, managing information, managing administration systems, managing office facilities. Personal assistant - Making and receiving telephone calls, managing diaries, organising travel, organising meetings and events, handling correspondence, creating documents, developing presentations. Secretary - Dealing with internal and external correspondence, organising meetings, taking minutes at meetings, managing diaries, producing documents, transcribing notes, managing information.

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Customer Service

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Customer Service

Pathway

Pathways

Customer Service Trainee, Assistant, Representative or Agent Communicating effectively with customers face to face, in writing, or by telephone, resolving problems and improving customer relations, promoting products and services, keeping records, gathering customer feedback, working in a team, developing complementary technical skills according to job.

Customer Relationship Manager, Customer Service Co-ordinator, Customer Service Team Leader Communicating effectively with customers face to face, in writing, or by telephone, resolving problems and improving customer relations, promoting products and services, using software/office equipment to communicate, keeping records, gathering and analysing customer feedback and leading a team.

Leadership & Management

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Team Leading

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Management

Pathway

Pathway

Team leader / Section leader / Floor manager / Helpdesk Manager / Trainee supervisor / Team Co-ordinator Team Leaders play an integral role in supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, including: monitoring work, giving feedback, briefing teams, supporting team members, resolving problems, procuring supplies, project management and delivering and improving customer service.

Section Manager / First Line Manager / Assistant Manager / Trainee Manager / Senior Supervisor / Junior Non - Commissioned Officer Managers play an integral role in supporting organisational objectives through a wide range of functions, such as: planning, allocating & monitoring the work of a team, supporting team members, managing conflict, resolving problems, project management, agreeing budgets and managing customer service.

Warehousing & Distribution

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Warehouse Operative Pathway Warehouse Operative - Working as part of a team, you may be required to load/unload vehicles. You will also have delegated responsibility for the correct selection and packing of customer orders, ensuring they are ready for despatch on time.

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Warehousing & Storage Pathway Senior Warehouse Person/Team Leader - Working as the Senior Member/Team Leader of the team, in addition to your normal warehouse operation activities, you will also have delegated responsibility for overseeing the correct selection and packing of customer orders, ensuring your team complete these tasks on time ready for despatch.

Accountancy

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Accounting Pathways Accounts Assistant - Maintain relevant financial records (both manual and computerised) and ensure the proper handling and control of all cash transactions Accounts Clerk - Performs any combination of following calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records Cashier - A Cashier is responsible for maintaining outstanding customer service as per company standards, processing sales quickly, accurately and efficiently, cash register operations and safeguarding company assets Credit Control Clerk - Maintaining a number of sales ledger accounts, with involvement in the entire ledger process, from assisting new customers for credit limit, through to debt collection and cash allocation

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Accounting

Finance Assistant - Duties may include accruals and prepayments, assisting in the processing of financial transactions and in the provision of financial information and produce monthly income cost reports

Trainee Accounting Technician Accounting technicians work in all areas of finance. They usually start working in a support role within a firm of accountants or in the accounts or finance departments of organisations in industry, commerce or the public sector. However, there are opportunities for progression with experience

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Duties may include generating internal invoices to authorise payments, coding and checking invoices, working out any additional VAT payments on top of the basic costs, paying out money via BACS or by cheque, checking and reconciling supplier statements and filing invoices and statements Sales Ledger Clerk - Duties may include setting up new clients, producing invoices and chasing up outstanding debts

Pathways

Assistant Accountant - You may gain exposure to bookkeeping, auditing, tax, payroll and related assignments. You may also be in contact with clients and would require good communications skills

Call our Business Development Team on:

Chesterfield - 01246 206 520 / Scunthorpe - 01724 866 667