Engineering Fitter
Engineering fitters may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation bias.
You will interpret drawings/specifications and plan work, ensuring you have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task. Fitters are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge.
In your daily work, typically you will interact with line managers/supervisors; depending on the size of the employer and the nature of the role, you may work as part of a team of fitters or independently.
What will I study on the pathway?
Units could include:
- Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits
- Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment
- Electro, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and devices
- Producing engineering project plans
- Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
You and your employer will be given the opportunity to select additional units that will help you gain the skills to progress within your organisation.
What jobs will I be trained for once I have finished this apprenticeship?
This apprenticeship trains you for a variety of roles such as: mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, electronic fitter, instrumentation fitter, pipe fitter or controls and systems fitter.
Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements:
You will need both of the following:
- GCSE English language C or 4 or above
- GCSE Maths C or 4 or above
Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.
Health advice for applicants
Many jobs within engineering have components that can impact the physical health of the person carrying them out.
Employers and training centres have a duty to carry out risk assessments and reduce hazards by implementing policies and protective equipment. However, a number of conditions can mean that certain jobs within engineering may not always be the best option for you. If you are interested in Mechatronics Maintenance and have the conditions below you will need to speak to an AMRC Training Centre staff member to discuss your chosen area further:
- Colour blindness
- Dyspraxia
- Asthma
- Epilepsy.
Please email us at recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk or call us on 0114 222 9958.
How do I apply?
"By stepping into an apprenticeship, you not only invest in yourself, but a whole infrastructure invests in your future"
Connor Blades - Boeing Sheffield