Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship
Occupational Profile
Engineering design and draughtspersons produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in industrial and commercial construction. Typically, jobholders work in a wide range of industries of national importance including power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, food and drink processing.
Entry Requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprenticeships. This will typically include a requirement for a minimum of 5 GCSE grades A* - C (or equivalent qualifications) including mathematics (preferably B); English (Language); a science or technical subject. Apprentices must have achieved a GCSE to at least a grade C, a level 2 qualification in Functional Skills, or an equivalent qualification in both English and mathematics before being entered for their final apprenticeship assessment.
Standards
Apprentices must meet all of the core requirements of the standards, examples of which are shown below. The full standards can be viewed on the government's website at:-
Knowledge
- Relevant national and industry health and safety, standards and legislation and those relevant to the specific disciplines, as appropriate
- Company management systems, policies and procedures
- Engineering codes and standards
- Common engineering principles and the application of maths and science to engineering
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, its appropriate application including 2D and 3D modelling
- Understand the impact of relevant factors that are important to the design e.g. the context in which you are working, the materials, components, assemblies, cost, quality, safety, security, risk, environmental impact, ergonomics, aesthetics, the end use and purpose of the design
Skills
- Work safely at all times, complying with relevant national and industry health and safety requirements
- Work in accordance with company management systems, policies and procedures
- Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutions
- Design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges
- Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computer
- Communicate and co-ordinate engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings and reports
Behaviours
- Comply with health and safety requirements and company policies and procedures at all times
- Have a strong work ethic including attention to detail and commitment to completing the task in hand
- Take personal responsibility for own work, set the right example for others and actively seek opportunities for quality improvement
- Apply and uphold principles of ethics and sustainability
- Use effective communication and interpersonal skills, showing sensitivity to others and working collaboratively
- Accept and promote equality and diversity
Downloads (full details from government website)
Apprenticeship Standards for Engineering Design and Draughtsperson
Assessment plan for Engineering Design and Draughtsperson
Key Facts:
Campus: Hereford
Level: 3
Entry Requirements: Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprenticeships. This will typically include a requirement for a minimum of 5 GCSE grades A* - C (or equivalent qualifications) including mathematics (preferably B); English (Language); a science or technical subject. Apprentices must have achieved a GCSE to at least a grade C, a level 2 qualification in Functional Skills, or an equivalent qualification in both English and mathematics before being entered for their final apprenticeship assessment.
Duration:The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 42 months study.
Contact: 0800 032 1986