Apprentice CAD Technician
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Summary
As an apprentice, you will be working at an established local company and gain extensive experience in a variety of CAD aspects. You will gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
- Make use of CAD programmes such as Tekla, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
- Create 3D models of Engineered assemblies
- Create 2D drawings for use in a production environment
- Working to strict drawing standards
- Working in a professional environment
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:
- GCSE in: English (grade 4 / A - C) and Math (grade 4 / A - C)
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Excellent Time Keeping
Summary
As an apprentice, you will be working at an established local company and gain extensive experience in a variety of CAD aspects. You will gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Wage
: £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training course
: Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours, will be discussed at the interview.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
: Wednesday 1 October 2025
Duration
: 1 year 7 months
Positions available
: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The successful candidate will shadow a skilled CAD technician and benefit from their many years of skill and expertise and will work towards being able to (but not limited to):
- Make use of CAD programmes such as Tekla, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
- Create 3D models of Engineered assemblies
- Create 2D drawings for use in a production environment
- Working to strict drawing standards
- Working in a professional environment
Where you'll work
Hanley Technical Institute 151-153 Marsh Street North Hanley Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST1 5HR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- Train at the workplace
- Attend NSEGTA 151 - 153 Marsh Street North, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5HR - 1 day a week for 7.5 hours
More training information
- NSEGTA have great success rates
- NSEGTA are OFSTED rated 'Good'
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / A - C)
- Math (grade 4 / A - C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Excellent Time Keeping
About this employer
Formed in 1966 North Staffordshire Engineering Group Training Association Ltd have a strong track record of working with local engineering companies for over fifty years. The largest dedicated engineering training organisation in Stoke on Trent we pride ourselves on our unique historical links with the local engineering sector.
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After this apprenticeship
- Progress to level 3
- Remain in Employment
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Kerry Turner
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The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000279125.
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Closes in 30 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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