Skills to support process optimisation, implement quality standards and ensure production runs smoothly and safely
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
Who Can Apply?
To join the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship, you must be in full-time employment and meet the following criteria:
What Qualifications Do I Need?
To give you the best chance of success on the programme, applicants will typically have one of the following:
OR
We recommend that your maths is at least a grade B (grade 5/6) to support the technical demands of the programme.
Don’t Have Your Certificates?
You’ll need to provide official evidence of your qualifications or show that you’ve applied for replacement certificates before your application can proceed. A list of acceptable equivalent qualifications is available on the gov.uk website, along with guidance on retrieving lost certificates.
We Assess Every Application Individually
We know that everyone’s journey is different. That’s why each application is considered on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the core requirements and are ready to grow in a high-tech, hands-on career, we’d love to hear from you.
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
They work both on the production floor and in office settings, collaborating with engineers, managers, and operators to optimise operations and maintain product quality.
Supporting production planning and process optimisation, and collaborating with teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Covers Production Engineering for Manufacture, Quality and Process Improvement
Conducting quality checks and ensuring compliance with standards, to maintain product quality.
Covers Quality and Process Improvement
Assisting with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, monitoring equipment performance and coordinating maintenance.
Collecting and analysing production data to improve efficiency. Data analysis and production planning is one of the core areas of study.
Covers Data analysis and production planning
Helping implement health and safety protocols. Health, safety and risk management in engineering is one of the core areas of study.
Covers Health, safety, and risk management in engineering
Level 4
HTQ Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering for England
HTQ Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering for England: 610/1229/4
More Than Just a Job: A Well-Rounded Apprenticeship Experience
Our Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship doesn’t just develop technical skills: it’s built around a well-rounded learning journey to help you thrive in the workplace and beyond. The programme includes three integrated modules, designed to support your professional growth from day one:
Study Skills Module
Build a strong foundation for success with essential academic and professional skills.
This module covers:
Whether you're returning to study or learning on the job for the first time, this module helps you develop the confidence and habits needed to succeed.
Apprenticeship Skills Module
Understand what it means to be a successful apprentice, and a valued employee.
This module includes:
You’ll learn how to manage your responsibilities, track your progress, and make the most of your apprenticeship experience.
Project Module
Put your learning into action with real-world projects aligned to your job role.
This module gives you the opportunity to:
These projects help bridge the gap between learning and doing, making sure you're fully prepared for the demands of the industry.
A Smarter Way to Learn and Work
This modular approach ensures that every apprentice is equipped not only with technical know-how but also with the professional skills needed to grow, adapt, and stand out in a competitive industry.
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
About
What Is an Engineering Manufacturing Technician?
Engineering Manufacturing Technicians play a vital role in ensuring manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and meet quality and safety standards. They work both on the production floor and in office settings, collaborating with engineers, managers, and operators to optimise operations and maintain product quality.
Typical Job Titles Include:
• Manufacturing Technician
• Production Support Technician
• Quality Control Technician
• Process Improvement Technician
• Maintenance Technician
What Will You Be Doing?
As an Engineering Manufacturing Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities might include:
• Supporting production planning and process optimisation
• Conducting quality checks and ensuring compliance with standards
• Assisting with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Monitoring equipment performance and coordinating maintenance
• Collecting and analysing production data to improve efficiency
• Helping implement health and safety protocols
• Collaborating with teams to support continuous improvement initiatives
Why Choose This Role?
If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, working with technology, and being part of a team that delivers high-quality products, this role offers a rewarding career path with plenty of opportunities to grow. You’ll gain the skills to become an essential contributor to modern manufacturing and industrial innovation.
Benefits for the Employer
Drive Performance on the Production Line: Invest in an Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprentice
Looking to enhance quality, efficiency, and innovation in your manufacturing processes? Enrolling your apprentice on the Engineering Manufacturing Technician (ST0841) standard is a smart move toward building in-house technical leadership and operational excellence.
This programme is designed to meet the needs of the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector. It equips apprentices with the skills to support process optimisation, implement quality standards, and ensure production runs smoothly, safely, and cost-effectively.
Develop a skilled technician who understands the full scope of manufacturing: from lean principles and data analysis to equipment maintenance and continuous improvement. By investing in this apprenticeship, you're not only shaping a more capable team today: you're securing the long-term success and competitiveness of your business.
Benefits for the Apprentice
Shape the Future of Manufacturing: Start Your Career as an Engineering Manufacturing Technician
Want to be at the heart of manufacturing operations, ensuring products are made efficiently, to the highest quality, and on schedule? The Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship (ST0841) is your pathway into a high-demand career where precision and problem-solving matter every day.
You'll learn how to support production processes, optimise workflows, and maintain quality standards, earning while you learn, and gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart.
Whether your detail-focused, enjoy working with technology, or are passionate about how things are made, this apprenticeship gives you the skills to build a rewarding future in advanced manufacturing.
Study Commitment
Part-Time Attendance (one day per week for 3 years).
Learning Approach
Study While You Work: The Best of Both Worlds
Our Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship offers a powerful combination of academic learning and hands-on industry experience. Delivered through a day-release model over approximately 3 years, this programme allows apprentices to apply what they learn in the classroom directly to real-world manufacturing environments.
What You’ll Study
You’ll work towards the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Manufacturing Engineering for England: a nationally recognised qualification that equips you with essential technical knowledge and problem-solving skills tailored to the manufacturing sector.
Taught one day per week, your studies will cover core areas such as:
This academic foundation, combined with real workplace experience, prepares you for a successful and progressive career in modern manufacturing.
Qualification Awarded
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering for England (HTQ)
Next Steps
Contact our Employer Training team EmployerTraining@DNColleges.ac.uk
Location
Option to study at 1 of 2 campuses: University Campus Doncaster (UCDon) or University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL)
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Engineering for England (HTQ)
The HNC is assessed through a series of coursework-based assignments. These are designed to test your understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of quantity surveying. Assessment methods typically include:
End Point Assessment (EPA)
The EPA is the final stage of your apprenticeship and confirms that you’re fully competent in your role. It’s conducted by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation and includes three key components:
You’ll complete a real-world project related to your day-to-day responsibilities.
2 Professional Discussion (Supported by Portfolio)
A structured interview with an assessor, based on your portfolio of evidence built during the apprenticeship.
Grading
You must pass all three components to successfully complete the apprenticeship. Final grading is awarded as:
Successful completion of the apprentice can lead to progression onto Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering. Or alternatively progression to a Degree Apprenticeship
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
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