As an apprentice you will need to be employed in a relevant role.Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector.The role covers a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers. Dependent on the sector that they are employed in there may be subtle differences in terms of composition and application of the job role specific skills and knowledge they will require, however the core skills and knowledge will be the same regardless of the sector/area they work in.If you don’t already have the correct level of English and maths when you start, you will be required to achieve these at Level 2.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This Level 2 apprenticeship provides broad engineering-operative training across manufacturing, machining, assembly, inspection and maintenance. Learners develop transferable technical skills, workplace behaviours and sector knowledge essential for contributing effectively to engineering operations.
Further information
This apprenticeship is ideal for new or early-career employees in engineering roles seeking structured development, recognised qualifications and practical workplace competence.
- Core engineering skills
- Machining/assembly
- Quality and safety
- Technical knowledge
- Workplace behaviours
- Health and Safety
Progression includes further engineering apprenticeships, employer-specific training or advancement into skilled operational roles across engineering sectors.
You are required to provide your own basic PPE.