£15K – £30K
*National Apprenticeship Wage or slightly higher to start, increasing with experience.
The Black Country region has long been internationally renowned for its manufacturing and engineering excellence. Following the footsteps of its industrial legends, whether it be designing part of an electric car, maintaining robotic machines or machining new materials for use in future light vehicles, you will find many interesting and expanding career opportunities in engineering and manufacturing.
Britain’s manufacturers are now entering a new era. Technologies such as automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the so-called “fourth industrial revolution” are helping boost productivity, streamline production and allow businesses to become more creative. You can be a part of this exciting future.
323,000
People employed in West Midlands in Manufacturing, worth £17.5bn a year.
42%
Small business employers say a skills gap is the most common challenge they face.
On average, Engineering Apprentices get more than double the national apprentice minimum wage.
Engineering accounts for 26% of all UK companies, employing 5.7m people.
Over 2.65m UK engineering jobs need filling by 2024.
Average salary for all engineers working in UK is close to
£40,000*
(*2017 figures)
84%
of female engineers are very happy with their career choice.
Predicated shortfall of 59,000 Level 3+ qualified engineers to meet the annual demand for engineering roles.
Females make up just 9% of the UK engineering workforce. Did you know that there is a demand from employers for female engineers?
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Advanced Engineering Career Pathway
Technical Occupations
Skilled occupations that a college leaver or an apprentice would be entering, that typically require qualifications at Level 2/3.
Earning potential*
POTENTIAL JOB ROLES
- Machinist
- Toolmaker
- Maintenance Engineer
- Draughtsperson
- Product Design and
- Development Technician
- Technical Support Technician
- Quality Improvement Technician
- Projects Control Technician
24
MONTHS
MONTHS
Level 3
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES
Engineering Technician Standard Apprenticeship, choosing one of the following pathways to fit your role;
- Machinist
- Mechatronics Maintenance
- Product Design and Development Technician
- Toolmaker and Tool and Die Maintenance Technician
- Technical Support Technician.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
Electrical/Electronic Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Mechanical Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma
T-Level Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
Entry with:
Entry with A Level 2 Engineering qualification or a minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English would be desirable however GCSE’s can be covered whilst on programme.
Higher Technical Occupations
Require more knowledge and skills acquired through experience in the workplace or further technical education. They typically require qualifications at Level 4.
Earning potential
£15K – £35K
POTENTIAL JOB ROLES
- Applications Engineer
- Senior CAD Engineer
- Technical Co-ordinator
- Product Development Manager
- General Engineer
36
MONTHS
MONTHS
Level 4
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES
Engineering Manufacturing Technician
Apprenticeship standard.
This Apprenticeship includes a Pearsons HNC in either Mechanical
or Electronic/Electrical Engineering disciplines.
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Entry with:
A Level 3 Engineering qualification, A Level in Mathematics and Physics, relevant experience. Plus a strong mathematical understanding.
Professional Occupations
Occupations where there is a clear career progression from higher technical occupations, as well as those occupations where a degree Apprenticeship exists.
Earning potential*
£20K – £43K
POTENTIAL JOB ROLES
- Process Automation Engineer
- Senior Metrology Technician
- Propulsion Technician
- Electrical and Electronic
- Design and Development Engineer
- Development Director
- Manufacturing Manager
- Directorships
24-36
MONTHS
MONTHS
Level 4 - 6
APPRENTICESHIP OR FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
(Higher to degree level) Apprenticeships including;
- Technical Support Engineer
- Postgraduate Engineer
- Process Automation Engineer
- Senior Metrology Technician
- Propulsion Technician
- Digital and Technology Solutions
- Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Engineer
Apprentices will have the opportunity to study up to degree level in a variety of vocational subjects, with the opportunity to acquire Chartered Engineer status. Degree level programmes will be delivered by University of Wolverhampton.
Entry with:
A Level 3 Engineering qualification, A Level in Mathematics and Physics, relevant experience. Plus a strong mathematical understanding.
