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 such as 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, gear cutting and gear grinding machines. They inspect components and machinery, report issues and support continuous improvement activities. They typically work in a manufacturing environment.
To apply for this Level 3 Machining Technician Engineering Apprenticeship Standard, you must have Maths Grade 4 and English Grade 4.
As a machining technician you will be setting up machines prior to production as well as monitoring and correcting them as needed.
Duties
All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge) or Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge)
The End-Point Assessment is your chance to show an independent assessor you can do the occupation you have been trained for. The assessment period will typically last three months.
On successful completion of this Level 3 Machining Technician Engineering Apprenticeship Standard, you could go into higher education or into the following career routes:
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