Mechanical fitting and assembly – Apprenticeship unit
Level 2 · IntermediateEngineering and manufacturing
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This apprenticeship unit covers the fundamental skills of mechanical fitting and assembly, preparing learners for roles in manufacturing and engineering environments. Apprentices learn to assemble mechanical components, use hand and power tools, and read engineering drawings. It provides a practical foundation for a career in engineering production or maintenance.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Safe use of hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
Mechanical assembly techniques and fastening methods
Fault identification and basic problem-solving
Workplace health and safety and risk awareness
Quality checking assembled components
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Assemble mechanical components following engineering drawings
Use hand and power tools to fit parts to correct tolerances
Check assemblies for accuracy using measuring instruments
Identify and report faults or non-conforming components
Maintain a safe and tidy work area
Record work completed and flag any quality issues
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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What it’s really like
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