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Level 3
Machining Technician L3 Standard DR ST1305
COURSE OVERVIEW
Machining technicians produce complex and precision machined products that are typically used in machinery. For example, aeroplanes and vehicles. They can also produce bespoke components or products for domestic appliances or medical equipment. They use a variety of machines to carry out their work. For example, centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines. Electro discharge machines, single and multi-axis Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tools centres. Gear cutting and Gear Grinding machines. The broad purpose of the occupation is to produce complex and precision work by machining components. Components are machined from metal or specialist materials using conventional or CNC machine tools. Machining Technicians interpret information and plan their activities. They also set up, operate and adjust machine tool settings. When using CNC equipment, they can produce, prove and validate programs. They inspect components and machinery, report issues and support continuous improvement activities. They typically work in a manufacturing environment. Depending on the organisation, they may be required to work at height or work shifts. In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with other Machining Technician.
Programme length 42 months, assessment 3 months
FURTHER INFORMATION
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and have the following;
Grade 4 in both GCSE Maths and English
After completing a machining apprenticeship, the next step largely depends on your interests and career goals. You could continue working as a machinist, either with your current employer or by seeking new opportunities where you can further develop your skills in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, or toolmaking. If you are interested in advancing your qualifications, pursuing a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering or Manufacturing could open doors to supervisory or engineering roles. Alternatively, you may want to explore engineering design or CAD Based roles, which would allow you to apply your machining knowledge in creating new products or systems. Another option is moving into a managerial role, such as production or shop floor manager, where you would oversee teams and processes. For those with entrepreneurial aspirations, starting a machining business or becoming a consultant is also a possibility. Whichever path you choose, your apprenticeship lays a solid foundation for continued growth in the manufacturing and engineering industries.
Assessment during your apprenticeship will be through assignments. Each outcome or module will be assessed by a project-style assignment. There will be additional tasks on the college OneFile system. At the end of the apprenticeship students will complete an End Point Assessment consisting of:
Assessment method 1: Observation with questioning
Assessment method 2: Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence
There is no cost to an apprentice.
If you are an employer employing an apprentice over the age 21 (without an EHCP) then you are likely to pay 5% towards the training cost.
If you are an employer with an Apprenticeship levy (i.e. your payroll exceeds £3 Million) then you will pay in full from your levy account.
For more information on this Apprenticeship or other Apprenticeships we offer, please contact our friendly Apprenticeship team on 01243 812948 or email apprenticeships@chigroup.ac.uk