Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance
Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance
About Apprenticeships
Why Choose An Apprenticeship?
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship and earn as you learn.
Across North Wales and beyond, companies are recruiting for apprenticeships and training people in the skills they need to succeed in their career.
As an apprentice you will earn whilst you learn, gaining skills, knowledge, experience and recognised qualifications along the way. Whether you’re aged between 16 and 19 or 20 and over, a range of apprenticeship options may be available to you.
North Wales has the most technologically advanced manufacturing and engineering firms in the whole of the UK and 34% of North East Wales’ employment is from manufacturing. We work closely with over 150 local engineering and manufacturing to develop their workforces through Apprenticeships and build industry relevant skills to create a thriving sector
Engineering Apprentices will spend time at our recently refurbished state of the art facilities at our Deeside or Bersham Road campus for day release and assessment as well as being assessed onsite by our industry served assessing teams.
Engineering apprentices will be required to have a high level of maths and english as well as the ability to work precisely
We recommend that before starting an Engineering Apprenticeship you enrol full time in college to complete a Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) course or Level 3 Enhanced Engineering before looking for an Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships We Offer
We offer engineering & manufacturing apprenticeship training at Level 2, 3 & 4 as well as FdEng/BEng courses.
Level 2 Engineering
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above
Typical Duration – 1 or 2 years to be agreed with employer
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Bersham Road or Deeside
Level 2 Manufacturing
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry
Typical Duration – 18 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 2 Business Improvement Techniques
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above
Typical Duration – 18 – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 3 Engineering
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, Performing Engineering Operations / Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering, GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Bersham Road or Deeside
Level 3 Process Manufacturing
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside or Bersham Road for day release & workplace
Level 3 Business Improvement Techniques
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above
Typical Duration – 18 – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment
Location – Workplace
Level 4 Engineering
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry PEO and/or 2 A Level in Maths and science or Progression from Level 3 Apprenticeship
Typical Duration – 24 Months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside
FdEng/BEng Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Entry Requirement – Employment in a relevant industry. Three A Levels, including a B in Maths and Physics, or a BTEC Extended Diploma D*D*D* grade. Candidates who have previously completed a HNC are potentially eligible for direct entry onto year 2 of the qualification. Candidates who have achieved a D*D* grade in a BTEC Diploma can sit an entrance test to ascertain suitability for this programme, for potential entry onto year 1.
Typical Duration – 2 – 3 years
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside
FdEng/BEng Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
Entry Requirement – Employment in a relevant industry. Three A Levels, including a B in Maths and Physics, or a BTEC Extended Diploma D*D*D* grade. Candidates who have previously completed a HNC are potentially eligible for direct entry onto year 2 of the qualification. Candidates who have achieved a D*D* grade in a BTEC Diploma can sit an entrance test to ascertain suitability for this programme, for potential entry onto year 1.
Typical Duration – 2 – 3 years
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside
Joel Murray Davies
Studied – Level 2 Engineering Maintenance, Level 3 Engineering BTEC, Level 3 Engineering Maintenance (Electrical) NVQ & HNC Electrical
Currently – Computing Technician and Safety officer for compute facilities at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research)
“After leaving school at 16, I was drawn to engineering through my passion for motorbikes and mountain biking, especially the hands-on maintenance I did with my dad. I knew I enjoyed mechanical and electrical work, so I decided to pursue a qualification that matched my interests. The Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) course at Coleg Cambria offered a broad introduction to engineering, helping me explore different disciplines and shape my career path.
“This qualification opened the door to an apprenticeship with a respected local employer. Studying at Coleg Cambria gave me the chance to connect with other apprentices and local industry, and the PEO was a recognised and valued qualification that gave me a real edge in interviews. Through my apprenticeship and day-release studies, I specialised in electrical engineering and automation. A short German course at Coleg Cambria led to a work experience abroad and sparked my interest in international opportunities.
“With strong technical skills and practical experience, I secured a role at CERN, contributing to the ATLAS particle detector project. Today, I live in Switzerland, speak two languages, and manage CERN’s data centre. I now work to promote UK technician involvement at CERN and support young people in discovering similar career paths.”
Joe Williams
Studied – Level 2 Enhanced Engineering
Currently – Apprentice Assembly Fitter at Magellan Aerospace
“I decided to study level 2 Enhanced Engineering because the units and skills you study on the course would help put me in a better position for gaining an apprenticeship.
“Since finishing the course I successfully applied for the Magellan Aerospace Apprenticeship programme which I’m really enjoying, the skills and knowledge I gained whilst studying at Coleg Cambria were invaluable and really helped me to get where I am now.”
Darryl Fountain
Studied – Level 2 Engineering, Level 3 Engineering BTEC and NVQ, NVQ Level 4 and a HNC Electrical
Currently – Group Engineering Manager at Village Bakery
“I started college by studying a Level 2 Engineering course full time in 2012, I then had the opportunity to start an Apprenticeship at the Village Bakery where I have since achieved a Level 3 Engineering BTEC and NVQ, NVQ Level 4 and a HNC Electrical.
“Despite the challenges of balancing studies with a demanding shift job, the support of my tutors at Coleg Cambria and hard work meant I was able to complete my studies and gain a position as Group Engineering Manager at Village Bakery where I am responsible for all engineering teams at all 6 factories with a supervisor and team at each site.
“The guidance, advice and support I had at Coleg Cambria is what gave me a good start on my engineering career, I would like to thank all of the tutors I have had because they have been amazing.”
Connor Philipps
Studied – Level 3 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
Currently – Working at Electroimpact
“I studied the Level 3 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering qualification on a day release basis and I previously did the lower levels full time.
“The reason I chose Engineering is because I love the subject and all things mechanical, especially making and fixing things, so starting the Apprenticeship I already had a decent understanding of it all, the course and lecturers helped me develop my skills and knowledge further and Coleg Cambria has really helped support me to progress my career.”
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“During my apprenticeship I was getting the training as well as getting paid. It opens your eyes up to the working environment and gets you ready for your future.
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