Introduction
The 1st year will be at our own purpose-built training academy with day release to South Downs College. Learing vital engineering skills as well as rotating through different areas across our engineering and operations teams, working on the different technologies and gaining new skills before moving into your placement in years 2 & 3
About the Employer
Harwin plc is a Portsmouth based manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical / electronic components. Our products are distributed worldwide through our network of partners in Europe, Asia and the US. We offer a breadth and depth of expertise in such markets as distribution, industrial and instrumentation, medical, military, aerospace, automotive and telecommunications.
What You’ll Do
As an Engineering Apprentice, you will gain hands‑on experience working towards an apprenticeship alongside skilled engineers while studying toward a nationally recognised qualification. This is an exciting opportunity to kick‑start a rewarding career in engineering with full support and mentoring.
Your first year in the apprenticeship will be undertaken in Harwin’s purpose-built training academy with day release to your nominated training provider. Here you will learn vital hands‑on engineering skills as well as spending time rotating through different areas across our engineering and operations teams, working on the different technologies and gaining an array of engineering skills before moving into your placement in years two and three. This apprenticeship is in Electrical Engineering, with roles in Software Automation or Electrical Machine Design.
- Learn and apply engineering principles related to mechanical or electrical systems
- Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
- Participate in routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of machinery or infrastructures
- Support ongoing engineering projects by preparing reports, documentation, and CAD drawings
- Attend college / training provider as required and maintain up‑to‑date coursework
- Comply with all health and safety regulations and company policies
Training Outcome
Full career progression.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE – English – 5
- Essential – GCSE – Maths – 7
- Desired – GCSE – Science – 5
- Desired – A Level – Engineering – C
- Desired – T Level – Engineering – Pass
- Desired – BTEC – Engineering – Pass
Course Information
Course: Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Level: 4
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Higher
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Number of Positions Available: 5
Training Provider: HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
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