An Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in producing complex high-value, low-volume components or assemblies.
This will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to work as engineering fitters, responsible for assembling and fitting intricate components used in various industries.
This Apprenticeship is ideal for those with a passion for craftsmanship, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
By the end of the Apprenticeship, individuals will be well-prepared to embark on a successful career as skilled and qualified Engineering Fitter.
Earn a wage, whilst studying a fantastic course
Gaining experience in a fast-paced & competitive industry
No learning costs for the Apprentice
Potential career paths of Engineering Fitter Apprentices…
KSBs
Knowledge
K1: Materials used in components/assemblies, for example; mild steel, aluminium, composites, copper etc. Their use and application considerations, for example machinability, hardness, conductivity, cost, availability, compatibility
K2: Principles of design and operation, for example; design for cost, minimising waste, productivity (speed), health and safety, reverse engineering
K3: Manufacturing and assembly processes for example; filing, sawing, scraping, drilling, soldering, bolting, wire cutting, threading etc
K4: Safe use of tools and equipment (hand and power tools); right tool for the job, requirements for machinery checks, adjustments, operation and shut down
K5: Component/assembly specifications, for example; electrical loading, load charts, torque settings, tolerances. What they are and how to use them
K6: Techniques for measuring, marking, cutting and drilling materials to the required size and shape, accurately, safely and economically and manufacturing processes
K7: Engineering mathematical and scientific principles; methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols, formulae and calculations
K8: Engineering data, for example; electrical readings, vibration, speed and calibration. What they are and how to interpret and use
K9: Component/assembly documentation. For example, bill of materials, standard operating procedures, inspection records, assembly instructions, electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic circuit diagrams. What they are and how to interpret and use
K10: Quality standards for components/assembly for example, drawing, calibration of equipment, materials specification. How to ensure they have been met and assured. Application of ISO9001 (Quality Management Standard) in the workplace
K11: Health and safety, including Health & Safety at Work Act, personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Noise at Work Regulations, Electricity at Work regulations, risk assessments; how they must be applied in the workplace
K12: Environmental considerations; safe disposal of waste, minimizing waste (re-use and re-cycle), energy efficiency.
K13: Who they need to communicate with and when, and communication techniques - verbal and written
K14: Planning techniques – resources, tools, equipment, people; time management
K15: Component/assembly quality checks for example; checking tolerances, threads, voltages. Types of faults that occur and problem solving techniques, for example; cause and effect, 5 Whys, flow process analysis etc
K16: Improvement techniques, for example; 5s techniques, problem solving techniques, value stream mapping, kaizen, contributing to effective team working, Total Productive Maintenance
K17: Fitters’ role in wider operation. Limits of autonomy; reporting channels. Other functions that fitters could interact with for example health & safety, quality assurance, business improvement/excellence, their purpose and interdependencies. Internal and external customers
K18: Commercial considerations including contractual arrangements (for example penalty clauses, targets). How the role contributes to commercial operations
Skills
S1: Reading, interpreting and understanding the component/assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions
S2: Planning component/assembly task – materials, tools and equipment
S3: Preparing work area for component/assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools/equipment
S4: Carryout relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions
S5: Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects
S6: Measuring and testing, checking/inspecting component/assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, volt meter
S7: Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate
S8: Applying improvement techniques; recommending/implementing solutions where appropriate
S9: Communicating with colleagues and/or customers (internal or external)
S10: Completing component/assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation
S11: Reporting work outcomes and/or issues
S12: Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
S13: Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling/re-using where appropriate
S14: Operating within limits of responsibility
S15: Operating in line with quality, health & safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measure where applicable
Behaviours
B1: Takes personal responsibility and resilient. For example health and safety first attitude, disciplined and responsible approach to risk, works diligently regardless of how much they are being supervised, accepts responsibility for managing their own time and workload and stays motivated and committed when facing challenges
B2: Works effectively in teams. For example integrates with the team, supports other people, considers implications of their own actions on other people and the business whilst working effectively to get the task completed
B3: Effective communicator and personable. For example open and honest communicator; communicates clearly using appropriate methods, listens well to others and have a positive, respectful attitude, adjusts approach to take account of equality and diversity considerations
B4: Focuses on quality and problem solving. For example follows instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follows a logical approach to problem solving and seeks opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency
B5: Committed to continuous personal development. For example reflects on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapts to different situations, environments or technologies and has a positive attitude to feedback and advice
KSBs
Knowledge
K1: Materials used in components/assemblies, for example; mild steel, aluminium, composites, copper etc. Their use and application considerations, for example machinability, hardness, conductivity, cost, availability, compatibility
K2: Principles of design and operation, for example; design for cost, minimising waste, productivity (speed), health and safety, reverse engineering
K3: Manufacturing and assembly processes for example; filing, sawing, scraping, drilling, soldering, bolting, wire cutting, threading etc
K4: Safe use of tools and equipment (hand and power tools); right tool for the job, requirements for machinery checks, adjustments, operation and shut down
K5: Component/assembly specifications, for example; electrical loading, load charts, torque settings, tolerances. What they are and how to use them
K6: Techniques for measuring, marking, cutting and drilling materials to the required size and shape, accurately, safely and economically and manufacturing processes
K7: Engineering mathematical and scientific principles; methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols, formulae and calculations
K8: Engineering data, for example; electrical readings, vibration, speed and calibration. What they are and how to interpret and use
K9: Component/assembly documentation. For example, bill of materials, standard operating procedures, inspection records, assembly instructions, electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic circuit diagrams. What they are and how to interpret and use
K10: Quality standards for components/assembly for example, drawing, calibration of equipment, materials specification. How to ensure they have been met and assured. Application of ISO9001 (Quality Management Standard) in the workplace
K11: Health and safety, including Health & Safety at Work Act, personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Noise at Work Regulations, Electricity at Work regulations, risk assessments; how they must be applied in the workplace
K12: Environmental considerations; safe disposal of waste, minimizing waste (re-use and re-cycle), energy efficiency.
K13: Who they need to communicate with and when, and communication techniques - verbal and written
K14: Planning techniques – resources, tools, equipment, people; time management
K15: Component/assembly quality checks for example; checking tolerances, threads, voltages. Types of faults that occur and problem solving techniques, for example; cause and effect, 5 Whys, flow process analysis etc
K16: Improvement techniques, for example; 5s techniques, problem solving techniques, value stream mapping, kaizen, contributing to effective team working, Total Productive Maintenance
K17: Fitters’ role in wider operation. Limits of autonomy; reporting channels. Other functions that fitters could interact with for example health & safety, quality assurance, business improvement/excellence, their purpose and interdependencies. Internal and external customers
K18: Commercial considerations including contractual arrangements (for example penalty clauses, targets). How the role contributes to commercial operations
Skills
S1: Reading, interpreting and understanding the component/assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions
S2: Planning component/assembly task – materials, tools and equipment
S3: Preparing work area for component/assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools/equipment
S4: Carryout relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions
S5: Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects
S6: Measuring and testing, checking/inspecting component/assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, volt meter
S7: Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate
S8: Applying improvement techniques; recommending/implementing solutions where appropriate
S9: Communicating with colleagues and/or customers (internal or external)
S10: Completing component/assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation
S11: Reporting work outcomes and/or issues
S12: Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
S13: Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling/re-using where appropriate
S14: Operating within limits of responsibility
S15: Operating in line with quality, health & safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measure where applicable
Behaviours
B1: Takes personal responsibility and resilient. For example health and safety first attitude, disciplined and responsible approach to risk, works diligently regardless of how much they are being supervised, accepts responsibility for managing their own time and workload and stays motivated and committed when facing challenges
B2: Works effectively in teams. For example integrates with the team, supports other people, considers implications of their own actions on other people and the business whilst working effectively to get the task completed
B3: Effective communicator and personable. For example open and honest communicator; communicates clearly using appropriate methods, listens well to others and have a positive, respectful attitude, adjusts approach to take account of equality and diversity considerations
B4: Focuses on quality and problem solving. For example follows instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follows a logical approach to problem solving and seeks opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency
B5: Committed to continuous personal development. For example reflects on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapts to different situations, environments or technologies and has a positive attitude to feedback and advice
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation EAL; GLH 750, this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role.
Level: 3
Ofqual regulated
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) – Awarding organisation Pearsons; GLH 720 – this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role.
Level: 3
Ofqual regulated
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) – Awarding organisation City and Guilds; 720 GLH, this qualification ensures full knowledge to complete the fitting role.
Level: 3
Ofqual regulated
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