Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship Apprenticeship in South West

Level 2 · 8 months · Funding band: £4,500

4 providers deliver this apprenticeship in South West:

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Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) is part of the University Centre Somerset College Group (UCS Coll...

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Weston College is an award‑winning further and higher education college in Weston‑super‑Mare that de...

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Cornwall Marine Network is a private, not‑for‑profit membership organisation that supports the marin...

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Reference: 810
Level: Level 2
Typical Duration: 8 months
Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
Description: General engineering and manufacturing operatives are found in environments supporting, for example, production, maintenance, assembly of components and systems, machining operations, fabrication and welding and additive manufacturing functions. Foundation apprenticeships introduce skills for a range of jobs in a sector, and provide general skills for work. After a foundation, apprentices can specialise and do a standard level 2 or 3 apprenticeship. Employers get an incentive payment for foundation apprenticeships, as well as government funding for training and assessment costs.

Maximum funding: £4,500
Apprentices aged 16 to 24: Fully funded by the government
Aged 25 and over: Non-levy employers pay £225 (5%). Levy payers use their levy, then pay £1,125 (25%) once it runs out.

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