Technical Author apprentices spend the first 24 months of their apprenticeship gaining experience and knowledge in mechanical engineering craft skills. This forms the foundation of their apprenticeship. During this period the apprentices gain experience of turning, milling, grinding and bench fitting. Mechanical maintenance skills such as Steam systems,Vacuum systems,Ventilation systems,Compressed air systems are also learnt. This is in preparation for the on-site phase where they put the first 2 years of their apprenticeship into practice when they join AWE's maintenance teams for 12 months followed by 12 months in the technical authoring departments to learn the technical and reporting skills needed for their final role. During the apprenticeship you also study at college to gain a level 4 Technical Certificate (HNC). All practical training is completed in the AWE Skills Academy and via work placements within our business. Qualifications gained include BTEC Higher National certificate NVQ 4
Name: Technical Author (Mechanical) - Higher pprenticeship Qualification title: Technical Author (Mechanical) - Higher Apprenticeship Qualification type: Apprenticeship Assessment Assessment is by a variety of methods but primarily as on the job assessment of competence. During the academy phase of training assessment of practical skills via work produced in our workshops; on-site competence assessment of complex 'real' work is undertaken. Examinations and assignments are used for theory qualifications. Awarding EAL Created 20161228 11:36:59 Updated 20161228 11:36:59
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