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Foundation Apprenticeships
Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply. Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship. If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- have an EHC plan
- are in care or have been in care
- are in prison or have been in prison
Join Canute Homes Ltd
Earn while you learn to manufacture modular buildings from advanced GRP composites. Develop sought-after skills in CNC, mould making, hand lamination, RTM (resin transfer moulding) and advanced spray finishing. Future-proof, as skills you gain here are valued across construction, marine, automotive and aerospace.
Wage
- £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
There will be 6 monthly reviews and annual pay increases based on performance, commitment and other such criteria.
Training Course
- Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Hours
- Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:30pm, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break and additional short breaks.
- 30 hours a week
Start Date
- Monday 28 September 2026
Duration
- 8 months
Positions Available
- 2
What You'll Do at Work
This Foundation Apprenticeship is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in manufacturing and engineering while learning valuable practical skills. Working alongside experienced technicians, you'll gain hands-on experience using specialist materials, advanced equipment, and modern manufacturing techniques to produce high-quality composite products.
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You'll learn a variety of skills throughout the apprenticeship, including working with fibreglass and resin, operating CNC machinery, mould making, component finishing, and spray painting. Full training will be provided, helping you build confidence and develop skills that are highly valued within the industry.
Key tasks will include:
- Loading and unloading materials from CNC machine beds
- Learning mould-making and composite manufacturing techniques
- Assisting with hand lay-up and RTM moulding processes
- Trimming, grinding, gluing, and finishing composite components
- Preparing and spray painting products in a specialist spray booth
- Carrying out quality checks and recording production information
- Following health & safety procedures, including PPE and COSHH requirements
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop
Alongside your day-to-day work, you'll complete your apprenticeship training and college requirements while being supported by a skilled and friendly team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, is eager to learn new skills, and wants to build a long-term career with excellent progression opportunities.
Where You'll Work
UNIT 11
STATION YARD
WELLINGTON ROAD
BRIDGWATER
TA6 5HA
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Training Provider
- UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Training Course
- Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Training Schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
About Canute Homes Ltd
Founded in 2024, Canute Homes Ltd is involved in solving the housing crisis by manufacturing affordable, modular houses. By shifting building to precise factory manufacturing, traditional construction delays, and rising material costs are eliminated. Canute's innovative interlocking single-storey units can be assembled in just one day.
https://www.canutehomes.com (opens in new tab)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Engineer/Production Supervisor/Production Manager/Process Control/Quality Control Manager.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046535.
Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- have an EHC plan
- are in care or have been in care
- are in prison or have been in prison
Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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