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You will be employed by a company and attend Themis at Burnley College one day per week* to achieve a technical certificate and basic engineering skills. You will be taught in industry standard workshops equipped with an extensive range of tools and equipment. These include manual lathes and milling machines, fitting sections, Mazak vertical machining and turning centres, Autoclave with composite lay-up and finishing areas, heat treatment equipment, a fabrication and welding workshop and electronics assembly and testing facilities. We work closely with industry organisations such as the Composite Skills Alliance, North West Aerospace Alliance and SEMTA to ensure the training provided meets the needs of industry.

Themis’ mechanical engineering apprenticeships are accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMEchE).

Engineering is a growing industry and requires skill, determination and drive from apprentices. Our programmes operate alongside some of the best local businesses to allow you to aim for careers in production, design, quality and aerospace engineering.

PROGRAMMECONTENTAND ASSESSMENT

The composite aerospace engineering industry is growing at a rapid rate and my apprenticeship with Aircelle has equipped me with leading edge skills that the industry requires. With the brilliant training and resources available at Themis my aspiration of becoming a materials engineer is achievable.

// Engineering Apprenticeships

Behind every great aeroplane and building there is an engineer. An engineer can do anything from shaving a millionth of a second off a Formula One lap time to putting the latest communications satellite in orbit.

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ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING Duration: 48 months.

Course outline Aerospace engineering is the design and construction of aircraft and aircraft components. An aircraft fitter will be involved in the installation and assembly of components where quality and accuracy are of the utmost importance. Manufacturing engineers will maintain quality and develop processes to ensure the highest standards of production are achieved. The need for lighter more efficient aircraft has resulted in the development of new materials and opportunities in this industry.

Engineering Maths / Further Maths Mechanical principles Engineering materials Engineering design Engineering drawing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Engineering project Manufacturing of advanced composite materials

Entry requirementsIt is essential for each applicant to achieve a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths and Science. It is also desirable for applicants to achieve a grade B in Maths and / or a BTEC or GCSE qualification in an engineering discipline. Applicants must be hardworking, reliable and motivated. As part of the interview process, apprentices will undertake a Guroo assessment.

Framework Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (competence) Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (knowledge) Functional Skills Level 2 MathsFunctional Skills Level 2 EnglishFunctional Skills Level 2 ICTEmployee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN COMPOSITES ENGINEERING

Duration: 48 months.

Course outlineComposites engineering is a new apprenticeship that has been developed to meet the needs of the growing requirement for composites technicians in aerospace and other industries. Carbon and glass fibre reinforced polymers require the development of specialised engineering techniques to produce complex composite structures. Pre-preg materials are laminated and cured using equipment such as Autoclaves and ovens requiring a high degree of monitoring and control. Other techniques such as resin transfer moulding require specialist tooling to manufacture precision composite components.

Engineering Maths / Further Maths Mechanical principles Engineering materials Engineering drawing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Engineering project Manufacturing of advanced composite materials

Entry requirementsIt is essential for each applicant to achieve a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths and Science. It is also desirable for applicants to achieve a grade B in Maths and / or a BTEC or GCSE qualification in an engineering discipline. Applicants must be hardworking, reliable and motivated. As part of the interview process, apprentices will undertake a Guroo assessment.

Framework Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Composite Engineering (competence) Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (knowledge) Functional Skills Level 2 MathsFunctional Skills Level 2 EnglishFunctional Skills Level 2 ICTEmployee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

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ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Duration: 48 months.

Course outline Mechanical and manufacturing engineering is a wide ranging sector of engineering covering the manufacture of many different products. Engineers in this area need to be able to interpret engineering drawings in order to produce components with a range of engineering equipment. Machinists will programme and set tools in computer numerically controlled machinery to produce precision made parts in a range of engineering materials. Fitters will assemble mechanical equipment and related systems to detailed technical specifications.

Engineering Maths / Further Maths Mechanical principles Engineering materials Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing Engineering drawing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Engineering project

Entry requirementsIt is essential for each applicant to achieve a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths and Science. It is also desirable for applicants to achieve a grade B in Maths and / or a BTEC or GCSE qualification in an engineering discipline. Applicants must be hardworking, reliable and motivated. As part of the interview process, apprentices will undertake a Guroo assessment.

Framework Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering / Engineering Tool Making (competence)Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (knowledge) Functional Skills Level 2 MathsFunctional Skills Level 2 EnglishFunctional Skills Level 2 ICTEmployee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING TECHNICALSUPPORT

Duration: 48 months.

Course outlineEngineering technical support includes apprenticeships in the many engineering activities that support the production of components in industry. A CAD draughts-person will work with computer aided design software to produce 3D models of components to be manufactured and assembled. Quality control personnel will use a range of specialist measuring tools and equipment such as non-destructive testing facilities.

Engineering Maths / Further Maths Mechanical principles Engineering materials Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing Engineering drawing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Engineering project

Entry requirementsIt is essential for each applicant to achieve a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths and Science. It is also desirable for applicants to achieve a grade B in Maths and / or a BTEC or GCSE qualification in an engineering discipline. Applicants must be hardworking, reliable and motivated. As part of the interview process, apprentices will undertake a Guroo assessment.

Framework Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support (competence)Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (knowledge) Functional Skills Level 2 MathsFunctional Skills Level 2 EnglishFunctional Skills Level 2 ICTEmployee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICENGINEERING Duration: 48 months.

Course outline Electrical and electronic engineers are involved in testing and fault-finding on electronic equipment. Electronic circuits are tested using specialist measuring equipment along with diagnostic computer programs to locate and repair faults on pre and post-production electronic circuits. Engineering Maths / Further Maths Electrical and electronic principles Further electrical principles Engineering project Principles and applications of analogue electronics Construction and application of digital systems Principles and applications of electronic devices and circuits

Entry requirementsIt is essential for each applicant to achieve a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths and Science. It is also desirable for applicants to achieve a grade B in Maths and / or a BTEC or GCSE qualification in an engineering discipline. Applicants must be hardworking, reliable and motivated. As part of the interview process, apprentices will undertake a Guroo assessment.

Framework Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (competence)Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (knowledge)Functional Skills Level 2 MathsFunctional Skills Level 2 EnglishFunctional Skills Level 2 ICTEmployee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN FABRICATION AND WELDINGENGINEERING Duration: 48 months.

Course outlineFabrication and welding engineering involves working to engineering drawings to produce templates to mark-out cut and shape materials. A sheet-metal worker will work with materials up to 3mm in thickness using computer numerically controlled and other equipment to shape and form components for fabrication. A plater will work with materials over 3mm in thickness to join components with fasteners or a range of fusion techniques. Welders will join sections, tube, pipe and plate together using a range of specialist welding equipment.

Metal-arc gas shielded welding Tungsten-arc gas shielded welding Engineering drawing Science / calculations for fabrication and welding practice Fabrication processes Advanced fabrication processes Advanced engineering drawing Materials for fabrication and welding practice

Entry requirementsIt is essential for each applicant to achieve a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, Maths and Science. It is also desirable for applicants to achieve a grade B in Maths and / or a BTEC or GCSE qualification in an engineering discipline. Applicants must be hardworking, reliable and motivated. As part of the interview process, apprentices will undertake a Guroo assessment.

Framework Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Fabrication and Welding (competence)Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Practice (knowledge) Functional Skills Level 2 MathsFunctional Skills Level 2 EnglishFunctional Skills Level 2 ICTEmployee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

WHAT NEXT?

Design EngineerProduction EngineerQuality EngineerAerospace Engineer

Themis works with a wide range of businesses to provide employment opportunities for our Engineering apprentices, including:Safran AircelleProtec Fire DetectionRLC CallenderWEC

EMPLOYERS

CONTACT USTo find out more about Themis apprenticeships contact Student Services: 01282 733333

VISIT USCall in and speak to the Themis team: Themis at Burnley College. Princess Way. Burnley. BB12 0AN

APPLY ONLINEwww.themis.ac.uk/apply

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FUTURE CAREERS INCLUDE

Key enrolment times You can apply at any time but key enrolment takes place between January and May. Technical certificate day release commences in September. * The majority of apprenticeships.