Engineering and Manufacturing Foundation Apprenticeship

Level 2

To be delivered from September 2026.

Duration – 12 Months

Location – CATCH Stallingborough

Delivery – 12 months at CATCH – September – July using a day-release model, with apprentices at CATCH 1-day a week and returning to employer site for the remainder.

Qualification – Level 2 Award in Engineering and Manufacturing Foundation Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment (EPA): You will be assessed through a knowledge test and a practical assessment.

General engineering and manufacturing operatives are found in environments supporting, for example, production, maintenance, assembly of components and systems, machining operations, and additive manufacturing functions. They may work across many sectors including automotive, aerospace, energy, advanced and general manufacturing. The apprentice will carry out general engineering and manufacturing tasks consistently using safe working practices, planning and organising resources, and completing tasks within timeframes.

Knowledge

Employee responsibilities under relevant health, safety and welfare regulations.

Sustainability principles and practices relevant to the role, including waste disposal and the impact of engineering and manufacturing on the environment.

Types, use and storage of personal protective equipment (PPE).

The engineering and manufacturing function and role and responsibilities of the operative.

Workplace safety and operating procedures. What they are and why they are important.

Work area preparation and maintenance techniques.

Use and characteristics of job specifications, engineering and manufacturing drawings, and technical information.*

Use, basic maintenance and storage techniques of tools, equipment and machinery associated with engineering and manufacturing tasks.

Types and use of common components, connections and fastenings associated with engineering and manufacturing tasks.*

Techniques to carry out basic hand-based engineering and manufacturing tasks, including measuring and marking out, bench fitting and hand tool tasks.*

Techniques to carry out basic machine-based engineering and manufacturing tasks: drilling, milling, turning, grinding, basic Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operations, and additive manufacturing.*

Methods of assisting in tasks, for example preparatory work, pre-assembly, monitoring equipment, lifting, holding and positioning materials and components.

Techniques to carry out simple quality checks: visual inspections and basic operational testing.

Technical Skills

Comply with employee responsibilities under health, safety and welfare regulations.

Dispose of waste safely and sustainably. Segregate resources for reuse and recycling.

Use and store PPE.

Prepare and maintain the work area.

Interpret engineering and manufacturing information for example, job specifications, engineering and manufacturing drawings, and technical information.*

Use and store tools, equipment and machinery associated with engineering and manufacturing tasks, including carrying out basic maintenance.

Assist co-workers in engineering and manufacturing activity when required. For example, holding and positioning work-piece assembly.

Apply techniques to carry out basic hand-based engineering and manufacturing tasks.*

Apply techniques to carry out basic machine-based engineering and manufacturing tasks.*

Carry out simple quality checks of own work.

Employability Skills and Behaviours