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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.
Jobholders are based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations. They are required to understand on-site hazards and health and safety requirements.
The jobholder must: Understand technical drawings and specifications and be able to create their own; identify factors likely to affect design decisions; produce CAD (computer aided design) models and engineering drawings and; be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.
Key Facts
Mode of Attendance:
The Apprenticeship course is normally full time, which might include attending college on a day release or your tutor visiting you in the workplace.
Level:
Advanced Apprenticeship
Dates:
You have to be employed to start an Apprenticeship. You can either apply for one of our vacancies, or you can source your own employer.
Course Code:
AP3XDES
The Programme
Includes
Core 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
Employ the appropriate use of computer based technology
Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources e.g. specifications, concepts, stakeholders
Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutions
Identify and assess factors that affect designs e.g. materials, application, location, risk and environment
Design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges
Develop effective solutions which satisfy the required standards and can be manufactured, proven, operated and maintained in a cost-effective way whilst minimising costs
Evaluate engineering designs to determine the most effective solution
Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes, using paper and computer
Check completed drawings for quality, technical compliance and completeness - both own or those of peers
Communicate and co-ordinate engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings and reports
Core Technical 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
Document management and change control
Engineering codes and standards
Common engineering principles and the application of maths and science to engineering
Fundamentals of engineering drawing and design
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
Manufacturing and/or construction methods as appropriate to the specific disciplines
Relevance and application of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Core 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
Commitment to advancing own learning and competence, showing a willingness to learn new skills and an openness to others’ ideas and input
Use effective communication and interpersonal skills, showing sensitivity to others and working collaboratively
Accept and promote equality and diversity
Where you
can work
Typical examples of occupational roles include:
Electrical Design and Draughtsperson; Control and Instrumentation Design and Draughtsperson; Mechanical Design and Draughtsperson; Piping Design and Draughtsperson; Structural Design and Draughtsperson
Key
Information
Starts
- The apprenticeship programme will start in September.
Enrolment
- The enrolment process will be completed prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.
Delivery
- The apprenticeship will be delivered at Loughborough College for one day per week (Term time only)
Awarding
Organisation
EAL
Additional
Information
Current Delivery Involves:
- One day per week (Term time only) at Loughborough College
- A progress review every 12 weeks with dedicated trainer assessor and line manager / workplace mentor
- Observations and professional discussions with dedicated trainer assessor in the workplace
Entry Requirements
& Functional Skills
- Five GCSE’s at Grade C/4 (or above) including Level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science.
- If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English & Maths they must: -Study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 English & Maths.
- Initial Assessment on enrolment Level 2 Maths & English
Qualification(s)
Obtained
Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Level 3 Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship Standard
Progression
Opportunities
Level 4, 5 & 6 Apprenticeship standards
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering
Full-time employment
Training
Provided
On-programme is the learning phase for Apprentices to apply the academic theory to their own organisations and role, and to capture the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed on the programme and in the workplace. To achieve this, Apprentices need to complete off the job training during the on-programm phase of their Apprenticeship, this can be tracked and monitored through our e-portfolio
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.