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Engineering Apprenticeships usually last for two years during which time you will attend our Training Centre on a day release or full time basis to obtain your National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, Technical Certificate Level 2 and Key Skills.  If you are employed, you will normally attend the Centre on a day release basis and the remainder of the time will be spent with your employer.  NWTC will monitor your apprenticeship on a regular basis to ensure you obtain the qualifications you need to be awarded a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

Electrical Engineering

The installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic plant and equipment in a variety of Manufacturing and
Service Industries.

Engineering Machinist

Using turning, milling, boring and other special machines to shape components and produce high quality finishes.

Welding and Fabrication

Bending, forming and welding plate, pipework and sheet metal. Manufacturing of Steel Fabrications used in the Construction
Industry.

Maintenance Engineering

The installation and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment in a variety of Manufacturing and Service
Industries.
 

During the apprenticeship the company, which employs you, would normally pay you a percentage of the skilled persons rate for each year of training.

Recruitment period

January to August.  Most apprenticeships commence in September of each year.

How to Apply

Application Forms are available from School, Connexions or direct from NWTC using the form at the bottom of this page.

Selection Test

• You will first attend a selection test at NWTC
• You should have or hope to gain Grade D or above in Maths, English, Science and a Technical subject.

Preliminary Interview

• If you obtain good results in the NWTC Selection Test you will be invited to attend Interview with one of our Training Officers 
• Some evidence of practical ability and an interest in Engineering work would be useful.

Company Interviews

• Company Interviews are then arranged for the most suitable applicants
• Applicants chosen for employment by the company will normally start in September.