Machining Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

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Study Mode: Full Time Programme Component Course Level: 3

Machinists in the advanced manufacturing engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex and precision work, machining components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machine tools such as centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines, electro discharge machines, single and multi- axis CNC machine tools centres.

They will be expected to be able set up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used. When using CNC equipment they will be expected to be able to produce, prove and/or edit programmes. During and on completion of the machining operations they will be expected to measure and check the components being produced and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the required specification.

To access this course, applicants are required to have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade A-C (4-9), including maths at minimum Grade B (5) and English at Grade C (4).

Apprentices will gain knowledge and understanding enabling them to:

Conduct safety checks and performance monitoring for machining, associated equipment and surrounding work area
Receive, read and interpret engineering data and documentation, engineering drawings and technical data
Contribute to or plan the day's machining schedule
Check and inspect materials to be machined to ensure that they conform to quality standards
Identify and report any issues or faults such as incorrect grades, dimensions and thicknesses
Inspect components produced
Adjust the machining equipment or programme and tooling to ensure components meet quality requirements

Apprentices will gain skills in:

Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.

Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments

Successful completion of the programe will enable the apprentice to progress to: