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Skill Overview

The broad purpose of the Engineering Fitter is to produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems, to the required specification. Fitters may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation bias or operate across multiple disciplines depending on the type of assembly. To produce or re-furbish the components they will interpret drawings/specifications and plan their work. An Engineering Fitter will be required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge. On completion of the task, they will hand over the product and prepare the work area for the next task by checking equipment meets the standards required to operate.

Learning Objectives

Apprentices will have the opportunity to gain some practical skills within The STEGTA Training Centre based in Flixton, Manchester as well as attending College for 1 day a week to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Apprentices will also be required to produce a portfolio of competence to demonstrate that they have met the Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours outlined in the Standard and sit the End Point Assessment.   *Please note that funding for this programme will depend upon employer levy status and the age of the prospective Apprentice. Please contact the Business Development Team for further details on 0161 877 4078.

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This apprenticeship is available to employers and employees looking to upskill in their organisation. We cannot support applications from unemployed individuals.

Sole traders or self-employed individuals cannot enrol themselves but may enrol a new employee.

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund. Submit an enquiry to find out more.

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Typically candidates will need a minimum of a 5 GCSE's Grades A*-C / Grade 9-4 and above including a grade C/5 in Maths.   Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship's English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.  Funding: Non-Levy Employers may be required to contribute 5% of the cost of the programme dependent upon the age of the prospective Apprentice. Please contact the STEGTA Business Development Team on 0161 877 4078 to discuss further.

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