Overview

You will join our experienced team and work your way to gaining your qualification. During work your tasks will include: Checking - Carry out checking of your own, and others, work to ensure it meets the requirements prior to release for procurement and manufacture.

Desired skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Personal qualities

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Desired qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Any Other Subject (Grade 9-4 or A*-C) essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 or A*-C) essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-5 - A*-B) essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 9-4 or A*-C) essential

Future prospects

Potential career progressions within PEL could include full time employment within the engineering / R&D teams. Alternatively there could be opportunities within the project management / manufacturing functions available.

97.4% of our apprentices progressed to employment or further study*.

Destination data for Sunderland College 2019/20, Apprentice completers. 

Why choose Sunderland College?

96% of our apprentices agree that they have the chance to develop new skills at their workplace*.

(*On-programme Survey 2018, apprentices)

97% of our apprentices agree that their course is helping their skills to get better.*

(*On-programme Survey 2018, apprentices)

The college works in partnership with over 600 employers. 

We have over 40 Apprenticeship programmes across a range of career sectors.

Best reasons to choose an apprenticeship

Earn while you learn. What's not to like about earning money while learning on-the-job, and getting relevant qualifications all at the same time.

Wide choice of careers. We are one of the biggest apprenticeship providers in the region and offer over 40 apprenticeship programmes in lots of career sectors.

Get paid.You will earn at least the minimum apprentice wage of £4.30 an hour (from April 2021 – aged 16-18).

Great support. You will get the best of both worlds with support from your employer and college to make sure you achieve and get the best out of your apprenticeship.

Excellent prospects. Starting in the workplace means there is lots of potential for you to progress quickly, giving you a fast track route to career success.

A competitive edge. An apprenticeship will give you the edge when competing for jobs against other well-qualified candidates.

Get hired. The qualifications, skills and experience you gain will look super impressive on your CV and your apprenticeship could even turn into a full time job.

An alternative to university. Higher apprenticeships mean that you can become qualified to degree level and beyond.

Gain skills. Not only will you develop job specific skills, you will gain transferable skills, such as time management, that you can use in other industries and careers.

Real job. You will be doing a real job for a real employer and putting your skills and knowledge into practice will show employers what you are capable of.

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