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As an apprentice, you will gain extensive experience in a variety of CAD aspects. You will gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Requirements
- GCSE in: English (grade 4 / A - C)
- GCSE in: Math (grade 4 / A - C)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Excellent Time Keeping
Responsibilities
- Shadow a skilled CAD technician and benefit from their many years of skill and expertise.
- Work towards being able to: Use CAD programmes such as Tekla, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
- Create 3D models of Engineered assemblies.
- Create 2D drawings for use in a production environment.
- Working to strict drawing standards.
- Working in a professional environment.
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Benefits
- Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
- Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours, will be discussed at the interview. 37 hours 30 minutes a week.
- Start date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration: 1 year 7 months
- After this apprenticeship: Progress to level 3, Remain in Employment
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Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
About North Staffordshire Engineering Group Training Association Ltd
Formed in 1966, North Staffordshire Engineering Group Training Association Ltd have a strong track record of working with local engineering companies for over fifty years. The largest dedicated engineering training organisation in Stoke on Trent, we pride ourselves on our unique historical links with the local engineering sector.
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- Training provider: NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
- Train at the workplace
- Attend NSEGTA 151 - 153 Marsh Street North, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5HR - 1 day a week for 7.5 hours
- NSEGTA have great success rates
- NSEGTA are OFSTED rated 'Good'
- http://www.nsegta.co.uk
Contact
- NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- Kerry Turner
- kerry@nsegta.co.uk
- 01782 213485
- The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279125.
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