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ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIPS
ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIPS
INDUSTRY LEADING
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Want to work with big and complex machinery? Engineer your future with a Reaseheath apprenticeship.
As an engineering apprentice you’ll be able to access high quality training to develop your career in either the agricultural, construction plant or rail engineering industries.
We are the apprenticeship provider of choice for many industry leading companies. We work with over 80 companies including A-Plant, AP Webb, Arriva Trains, Banner Plant, Bombardier, Case New Holland, CLAAS, JCB Dealerships and The GAP Group – so we can guarantee that you’ll be in good company. Our apprenticeships have been developed and designed with these national and international employers, helping to ensure you gain the technical know-how and practical ability needed by industry.
If you want to combine essential on-the-job experience with further training at college on day or block release – our apprenticeships could be just what you’re looking for.
At a glance
Level 3 Land-Based Service Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship
WHY STUDY AN ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP AT REASEHEATH?
Because we’re industry focused, our engineering apprenticeships have been developed and designed with employers which means you’ll finish your apprenticeship with the skills and knowledge needed by the sector. Become career ready by developing transferable skills which can open the door to careers in allied industries such as quarrying and mining, offshore, petrochemical and factory maintenance.
Our partnership with market-leading manufacturers means that you’ll be learning with state-of-the-art technologically advanced machinery and other equipment. Once qualified, you’ll enjoy a range of rewarding career opportunities within the engineering industry and earn a skilled tradesperson’s wage.
We have extensive industry links which is good news when it comes to your future career prospects. Many of our apprentices are employed by some of the best manufacturers in the world. ‘Learn by doing’ in our brand new multi-million pound technical training facility with electronic diagnostic equipment, hydraulic training rigs, electronics lab and industry-standard workshops.
Where could your career take you?
The engineering maintenance sector can offer many career options and you will develop the transferable skills and the experience that employers rate so highly when recruiting.
You could find yourself working as an engineer in any number of industries such as gas and oil, pipeline, quarrying, recycling, shipping and marine, building and infrastructure.
As a fully qualified maintenance engineer, the industry can offer you excellent career progression, a generous salary and the chance to work in the UK and abroad.
There’s a wide variety of jobs on offer including:
• Construction plant mechanic
• Agricultural engineering technician
• Rail maintenance technician
• Auto electrician
• Construction plant operator
• Factory maintenance technician
• Engineering maintenance technician
• Forklift truck technician
• Large goods vehicle technician
• Recycling industry engineer
• Offshore maintenance technician
• Pipeline maintenance engineer
• Crane mechanic Mary’s story
Mary Wallbank
Level 3 Agricultural Engineering (Parts, Sales and Marketing) apprenticeship 2016 Job title: Service Manager “I chose an engineering apprenticeship over university after ‘A’ levels because employers look for practical skills as well as classroom knowledge.
“Reaseheath’s agricultural engineering department has a high profile within the industry and its courses have a great balance between practical and academic sessions. Everything in my programme was relevant and my qualification has helped me to progress. I’ve learned transferable skills that I can take with me wherever I go.
“I began my career with Guy Machinery, Lancashire, managing the spares storeroom and running promotions. I then moved to Clarke and Pulman, a larger dealership, where I’ve been promoted from Parts Manager to Service Manager. I now oversee six agricultural engineering technicians, interact with customers and ensure the workshops run smoothly.”
CAREER READY Did you know experienced mechanics can earn over £30,000? A high proportion of mechanics currently working in Formula One started their career as a plant mechanic. Start your career by studying an apprenticeship with us!
Dan’s story
Dan Lewis
Level 3 Construction Plant Apprenticeship 2018 School: Aquinas College, Stockport Job title: British Antarctic Survey engineer Ambition: To travel the world “I qualified as a construction plant engineer after a three year apprenticeship with Arnold Plant Hire. I studied at Reaseheath, which was a great way to get to grips with the latest technology.
“I’m back from a great 18 month adventure as a member of the British Antarctic Survey, working in one of the most remote places on earth. I was leading a team of engineers looking after heavy machinery being used to build a new wharf for research ships in temperatures as low as -50C.
“I had an amazing time and it was an incredible experience. I’m going back soon as the traverse vehicles engineering manager.” Your Reaseheath Experience
As an engineering apprentice you will benefit from our links with top national and international companies and experience how the industry operates with relevant work placements and on-site visits.
All our staff have extensive industry experience and collaborate with leading manufacturers to keep you up-to-date with the very latest advancements in the sector you’re looking to work in.
We’ve invested £1 million into specialist training resources to enable the very latest equipment technology to be taught. This includes advanced hydraulic training rigs (one of the first in the UK), CAN bus diagnostics training modules and the very latest vehicles and equipment from leading manufacturers to train on.
Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills employers want such as diagnosing complex systems for faults, stripping and assembling a range of sub systems and using hand powered and electronic tools to carry out maintenance activities.
Jack’s story
Jack Chantrell
Construction and Plant Maintenance Apprenticeship 2019 School: Wreake Valley Academy Next step: Remote Engineer with JCB Ambition: Management position “I loved studying at Reaseheath because of the fantastic facilities there. I really enjoyed my apprenticeship, because you get paid while you learn, the block release system breaks up the work nicely and I’ve enjoyed making friends from all over the country who have similar interests to me. I was also delighted to gain the top JCB franchise apprentice award at the end of my apprenticeship. This is great recognition and will help for my future career.”
Industry view
Miguel Vicos
Managing Director of Operations, HSS Hire “Reaseheath’s engineering apprenticeship programmes are a great investment. They offer a good career path which improves staff recruitment and retention and attract bright young people into the industry. We get a reliable source of well trained and committed engineers and this gives us the confidence to grow our company. “The bespoke programmes work for us because our apprentice fitters learn about a broad range of products and, importantly, future products. This gives them the knowledge and skills to understand how all the equipment in our range operates and they are able either to carry out repairs themselves or to recognise the fault and pass it on to a specialist engineer.”
Where you’ll be studying
Part of our new Technology Park, our Advanced Agricultural Technology and Engineering (Agri-Tech) Centre opened its doors in 2018 following an investment of £7 million.
This exciting scheme was developed in partnership with major engineering companies and will provide a dedicated centre for our Engineering Apprenticeship Academy.
Carefully designed to lead the way in training and technology, the purpose-built centre contains industry standard workshops, technical teaching classrooms and a new electronics lab. The centre also houses a showroom where you can experience product launches and industry events.
Earn while you learn
Our apprenticeships have been carefully developed with employers to provide you with ‘on-the-job’ training while you earn a wage and develop the relevant skills needed to fast-track your career in the construction plant, rail or agricultural engineering industries.
Some world-class manufacturers have donated top of the range machinery and equipment which we use to develop your technical skills. The majority of your learning will occur in the workplace and you will visit college on day or block release to receive further training from our specialist staff. Our courses
Do a real job working alongside experienced professionals, while gaining a valuable industry backed qualification and get paid at the same time!
Level 3 Land-Based Service Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Agricultural Engineering and Construction Plant pathways) Studied over 2-3 years block release, this apprenticeship is ideal for employed land-based service engineers who wish to further develop their skills and knowledge
Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Designed in partnership with Bombardier and Arriva Trains, this apprenticeship provides a route into employment within the rail industry as an engineering technician
Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Gain the skills to establish a logical and streamlined flow of goods and services between manufacturers and their skilled trade customer base
If you’re interested in becoming a Reaseheath engineering apprentice please contact apprenticeships@reaseheath.ac.uk for more information on how to apply.
Discover our courses: reaseheath.ac.uk/engineering
