Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Training provider
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Length
36 months
Hours
37 hours a week
Starts
23 Nov 2026
Standard
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Working pattern
On-site
About the programme
Preparing and testing of metal samples of various types and geometrics.
Using a variety of mechanical and metallographic techniques according to defined methodologies and standards in order to produce reliable and accurate data for our customers.
This will include prep using lathes, milling machines, angle grinders, ban saws, and hand tools and then testing those samples against various global standards and will include tensile, bend, hardness, fracture, impact and metallographic tests.
Training
Qualifications included:
Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician - Apprenticeship Standard.
Company Training Plan.
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing Support technologies (1 day per week for 2 years at college).
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Technical Support.
Level 2 Functional Skills- Math's (if required).
Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required).
End Point Assessment.
After the apprenticeship
Within Metaltest UK there is an Assistant Laboratory Manager and a Laboratory Manager.
There is also LTi Metaltech, based at Milton Park as well and LTi Vessco, based at Bridgend in Wales. Both of those organisations have roles in Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality and work in sectors including Health, Energy, Nuclear and Defence.
Things to consider
Whilst Metaltest UK is a part of LTi Metaltech, the office is separate from it and has a small team.
Entry requirements
A-levels: or A Levels in Mathematics and Physics grade A* - E
What you’ll need
A Level
or A Levels in Mathematics and Physics: A* - E
Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician - Apprenticeship Standard.
Company Training Plan.
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing Support technologies (1 day per week for 2 years at college).
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Technical Support.
Level 2 Functional Skills- Math's (if required).
Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required).
End Point Assessment.
Skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Time Management, Methodical, Interest in Engineering
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