Engineering Technician (Aerospace) - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)

Aerospace manufacturing fitters are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex and specialist detailed work, assembling aircraft systems according to specific work instructions, using relevant hand and machine tools, jigs and measuring equipment. They must comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements. They must be able to use and interpret engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings and computer generated printouts. They will be expected to work both individually and as part of a manufacturing team. They will be expected to test and adjust the systems they have installed ensuring individual components and assemblies meet the required specification. They will be able to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake. They will be proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business.

• Engineering Technician Level 3 •Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence) •Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge) •Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace Manufacturing (Development Compete

Degree Apprenticeship or higher education

Business Improvement Techniques Electronics Health and Safety Computer Aided Design (CAD) Aircraft Fitting Composites Materials

Where required you will be expected to achieve English and maths qualifications at level 2.

Our lecturers are passionate about engineering. Having all worked as engineers we strive to develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours enabling you to succeed in the world of engineering.

You will be taught using a range of practical and theoretical methods. Assessment will take place in the form of formatice/summative assessments, and reviews held with your assessor on a regular basis.

Learners are requried to demonstrate all evidence requirements, learning outcomes and assessment criteria through the production of an evidence based portfolio via; assessor observations, job write ups and professional discussions. Evidence will be naturally occurring examples across a range of units selected to allow the learner to demonstrate their competency in completing their regular work based activities.

Individual employers will set the recruitment and selection criteria for their Apprenticeships. In order to optimise success, candidates will typically have 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science

Apply via the website, call the Apprenticeship team - 01935 845392 or email apprenticeships@yeovil.ac.uk