2023 Component Engineering Apprentice - Templecombe

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Component Engineering Apprentice, you will develop the key skills and experience in the following:

• Gain knowledge of engineering subjects; electronic, mechanical and software engineering
• Familiarise yourself with the key techniques and technologies used in the design and implementation of the product
• Learn to verify maintenance and operating procedures by assessing on hardware and software equipment
• Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Gain knowledge of the different disciplines within the Services function detailed below and to specialise in one of the disciplines
• Gain knowledge and be able use Services tooling and software packages
• Learn and maintain knowledge of current industry standards for all service disciplines

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

As a Component Engineering Apprentice you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Programme at Warwick University, following the Technical Support Pathway. Delivered via a blended learning model, this programme combines the best of both, with on campus delivery (6 block weeks per year) plus virtual coaching and online resources. The first two years on programme will be common across all pathways and will provide a broad engineering skill set including mechanical, electrical, electronic, materials and design, plus computational. In Year 3 and Year 4 learners will move to their specialist pathway. For the duration of this 4 year programme you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our Services function in Templecombe.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A permanent position within Thales.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSES incl Maths and English (Grade Grade 9 - 5 or A*-C) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels, including Maths and a Physical Science (Grade BBC) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Engineering Discipline (Grade DMM) Essential

Things to consider

Candidates will need a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points at A Level including a grade B in Maths and at least 1 further STEM subject (Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics) or an equivalent e.g. BTEC DMM. They will also require 5 GCSEs grade A*-C (9-5) including English and Maths. Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the 4 year programme.