Engineering: Manufacturing and Fabrication

Apprentices will gain skills and knowledge to work in engineering environments, in:

• manufacturing

• processing

• fabricating

This apprenticeship supports apprentices working in engineering and manufacturing roles such as:

• machinist

• welder

• fabricator

• pipe fitter

• tool maker

• process control technician

• automation engineer

• production technician

There are no formal entry requirements for this apprenticeship. If apprentices are changing careers or upskilling, consider their workplace skills and experience.

It's good to be open to alternative assessment methods, and experience, instead of qualifications. This can help to broaden the pool of potential applicants.

When they complete the apprenticeship, the apprentice can progress in work and further learning. Successful apprenticeships include both competence-based and professional qualifications.

Career advancement

Successful apprentices may progress to technical specialist roles or supervisory/managerial roles.

Graduate Apprenticeships

They could progress to degree-level apprenticeships at SCQF Level 9 in engineering or in business-related subjects. These include:

• Graduate Apprenticeship in Engineering: Design and Manufacture

• Graduate Apprenticeship in Engineering: Instrumentation Measurement and Control

• Graduate Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering

Important information

Please read the Occupation Profile for Engineering: Manufacturing and Fabrication at SCQF Level 7. This gives a detailed description of the work situations routinely carried out in engineering roles at this level.