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This Modern Apprenticeship is designed for employees working in engineering construction across a number of industries. This includes: Oil and gas Water Power generation Nuclear Chemical Pharmaceutical Environmental Food and drink It offers a wide range of potential pathways, so that as an employer you can choose the units that are most appropriate for the job at hand.
Your employee will study for a qualification in one of:
It’s likely that candidates will have some engineering or technical qualification, or have some previous engineering experience
Once they complete their apprenticeship, employees could progress into supervisory or management roles. To support this further development, there are a number of professional qualifications that would give them the appropriate skills. These include:
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
It will take around 4 years to complete.
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The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
Find a learning provider
Call our advisers to find out more about Modern Apprenticeships.
0800 783 6000