Apprentices
78% of our apprentices achieved their apprenticeship in 2022/23 against a national achievement rate of 54.6%.
Apprentices
74% of our apprentices achieved their apprenticeship in 2020/21.
Interested in an apprenticeship?
There is a general lack of skilled engineers both locally and throughout the UK and an apprenticeship is a great place to start to shape your skills in preparation for a good career.
Why Apprenticeships?
An apprenticeship is a training and assessment package that will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills to carry out the tasks of a job to the right standard. It will also allow you to earn a wage while you continue to learn new skills.
Why Apprenticeships?
An apprenticeship is a training and assessment package that will enable you to gain the knowledge and skills to carry out the tasks of a job to the right standard. It will also allow you to earn a wage while you continue to learn new skills.
Level 2 – aimed at those leaving school and expecting to achieve, or have already achieved, GCSE’s in Maths, English and ICT.
Level 3 – aimed at those who are expecting to receive or have already achieved GCSE’s in Maths, English and ICT.
Both types of apprenticeship combine practical workplace skills with a theory side which is carried out at college or North Staffs Engineering Group.
The apprenticeship covers the skills and knowledge in one or more of a wide variety of Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering activities including:
- Machine Operating
- CNC Machine Operating
- Production Assembly
- Composite Manufacture
- Optical Engineering
The apprenticeship covers the skills and knowledge in a variety of Electrical/Electronic Engineering activities including:
- Designing Electronic Circuits
- Controlling Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes
- Controlling Printed Circuit and Allied Circuit Assembly
- Leading Electronic Component Manufacture
- Leading Electronics Assembly
- Testing Electronic Circuits
- Manufacturing Transformers and Inductors
- Manufacturing Electrical Motors and Generators
- Manufacturing Electrical Control Systems Equipment and Testing Electrical Equipment
This apprenticeship covers the skills and knowledge in a variety of fabrication and welding activities including:
- Manual Welding
- Welding Machines Setting and Operating
- Sheet Metalworking (3mm or less)
- Plateworking (3mm upwards)
- Structural Steelwork
- Pipe and Tube Fabrication
This apprenticeship covers the skills and knowledge in a variety of maintenance activities including:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Fluid Power
- Engineered Systems
- Service Maintenance
- Lift Servicing
- Lift Repair and Servicing
- Instrumentation and Control
This apprenticeship covers the skills and knowledge in a variety of CAD activities including:
- Becoming familiar with a range of CAD software
- Producing 2D Engineering Drawings
- Producing 3D Engineering Models
This apprenticeship covers the skills and knowledge in a variety of Engineering Technical Support activities including:
- Engineering Drawing
- Quality Control
- Non-destructive Testing
- Computer Control Programming
- Integrated Business Operational Support
- Engineering Software Development.
To learn more about this type of apprenticeship, please contact us on 01782 213485.
Case Study
Brad
Congratulations to Brad who completed a study programme with NSEG. He has now progressed on to an apprenticeship with Don Bur where he continues to do well.
Sam
Sam came to us in order to gain skills and knowledge to support him in to an engineering career.
He successfully completed our Ace Academy programme and has now started an apprenticeship with Don Bur.
Proud Achiever
We are exceptionally proud of Chloe Sales who has completed a Level 3 Fabrication and Welding apprenticeship. A great ambassador for NSEG, Chloe has maintained a high standard of work and a great positive attitude.
Jason Allen
Congratulations to Jason Allen who has completed his Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations apprenticeship at Coorstek based in Crewe. Jason has now progressed onto a Level 3 apprenticeship.
Chloe Sales
Chloe was already working in the warehouse of an engineering company when she approached her bosses to request the chance to become a welder.
Her bosses agreed and it has been a great decision. Her work ethic and skills are seeing her progress through her level 3 apprenticeship. She has attended Stoke-on-Trent College for the technical certificate required for her apprenticeship and has been awarded STEM Apprentice of the Year.
Daniel Zafar
Daniel started his level 3 apprenticeship just before his 19th birthday after being determined to find a role in engineering.
His hardworking attitude and flexibility have seen him gain experience in operating a CNC punch, CNC laser and CNC press.
Daniel is progressing well throughout his Level 3 apprenticeship.
Reece Poole
Reece found himself in the unfortunate position of being made redundant from his first apprenticeship. North Staffs Engineering Group helped Reece to find another opportunity and Reece excelled.
He went on to win an Apprenticeship of the Year Award from North Staffs Engineering Group along with another Apprentice of the Year Award from Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce.
He has completed a level 3 apprenticeship and continues to progress well through the same company.
