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Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) in ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAUGHTSPERSON

Loughborough College, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Engineering design and draughtspersons produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems, and mechanical components used in industrial and commercial construction. Typically, jobholders work in a wide range of industries of national importance, including power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, food, and drink processing.

Jobholders are based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations. Therefore, they are required to understand on-site hazards and health and safety requirements.

The job holder must: Understand technical drawings and specifications and be able to create their own; identify factors likely to affect design decisions; produce CAD (computer-aided design) models and engineering drawings and; be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.

General Eligibility

  • Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 (or above), including Level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above in English, Maths, and Science.

  • If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English & Maths, they must: -Study for and gain Functional Skills Level 2 English & Maths.

  • Initial Assessment on enrolment Level 2 Maths & English

What You'll Study

1 Modules

Work safely, complying with relevant national and industry health and safety requirements.

Work by company management systems, policies, and procedures.

Employ the appropriate use of computer-based technology

Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources, e.g., specifications, concepts, stakeholders

Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in engineering drawings and specifications and propose solutions

Identify and assess factors that affect designs, e.g., materials, application, location, risk, and environment

Design engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges

Develop practical solutions which satisfy the required standards and can be manufactured, proven, operated, and maintained cost-effectively while minimizing costs

Evaluate engineering designs to determine the most effective solution

Produce detailed engineering drawings to relevant standards and codes using paper and computer

Check completed pictures for quality, technical compliance, and completeness - both own or those of peers

Communicate and co-ordinate engineering design options with relevant stakeholders, colleagues, and clients using sketches, schemes, models, detailed drawings, and reports

Core Technical Knowledge

Relevant national and industry health and safety standards and legislation and those applicable to the specific disciplines, as appropriate

Company management systems, policies, and procedures

Document management and change control

Engineering codes and standards

Common engineering principles and the application of maths and science to engineering

Fundamentals of engineering drawing and design

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and its appropriate application, including 2D and 3D modeling

Understand the impact of relevant factors that are important to the design, e.g., the context in which you are working, the materials, components, assemblies, cost, quality, safety, security, risk, environmental impact, ergonomics, aesthetics, the end use and purpose of the design

Manufacturing and construction methods as appropriate to the specific disciplines

Relevance and application of Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Core Behaviours

Comply with health and safety requirements and company policies and procedures at all times

Have a strong work ethic, including attention to detail and commitment to completing the task at hand

Take personal responsibility for own work, set the right example for others, and actively seek opportunities for quality improvement.

Apply and uphold principles of ethics and sustainability

Commitment to advancing own learning and competence, showing a willingness to learn new skills and an openness to others’ ideas and input

Use effective communication and interpersonal skills, showing sensitivity to others and working collaboratively

Accept and promote equality and diversity

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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