Apprenticeship/Technical training (4 years)
During your apprenticeship you will:
- Gain real work experience.
- Obtain a higher level qualification - a National Certificate in Engineering or an Advanced Diploma in Engineering & Technology.
- Be paid.
During the four years of your training, there will be opportunities to undertake a wide range of activities such as:
- Hands-on machining experience at an outside training establishment to NVQ level II.
- To start the National Certificate or Advanced Diploma on a day release basis at college.
- Return to Renishaw to gain experience in machining and assembly. (Day release to college continues until the National Certificate or Advanced Diploma is completed.)
- Move around the company gaining experience of other disciplines (design, R&D etc.).
- Undertake company project work. (Complete a National Certificate or Advanced Diploma at college on a day release basis.)
All of the above will teach you real skills. It will also give you the chance to consider which part of the company you would like to work in when you have completed your apprenticeship.
While all this is going on, you will also be given time and support to study for further qualifications.
Different pathways:
There are two pathways apprentices can take:
- Technical Apprentices - required for Mechanical and Electronic Engineering disciplines and will be expected to study to the equivalent of a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in the chosen subject.
- Craft Apprentices - will be expected to study for an Advanced Diploma in Engineering & Technology. Successful applicants will be trained to use advanced CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machines in a hi-tech Machine Shop environment and may be required to undertake some training at Gloucestershire Training Group (GTG).
For both Technical and Craft Apprentices, the first year of training will involve full-time attendance at an external training facility at GTG, based in Gloucester.
Entry level details:
The earliest time an apprenticeship can be started is at the end of year 11 in school, following GCSE’s being taken. Applicants who are currently in year 11 can apply now.
During the recruitment stage, we look for the following in all candidates:
- At least four good GCSE grades, which must include Maths and Science at grade C or above. For those wishing to take the technical pathway, it is required to have a minimum of five GCSEs all at grade C or above, including Maths and Science.
- Candidates who can demonstrate an interest in engineering or related subjects.
- A commitment to continued studying via day release/evening classes.
How to apply
The application process for the Summer 2008 intake has now closed. However, if you would like to submit your details to be considered for an apprenticeship in the future and for if any additional places become available, please click the ‘apply now’ button below. Please note that you will need to attach your CV, which is preferred to be in Microsoft Word. If your application is successful, candidates will be expected to complete a selection test and attend an interview.
In all correspondence in regards to apprenticeships, please quote the reference number, MD4811.
For any queries about the apprenticeship training, please e-mail recruitment@renishaw.com.
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Work experience
Renishaw offers approximately 60 one-week work experience opportunities for year 10 and year 12 students drawn from schools across the region. Preference is given to those students who are studying Maths and Science and who have an interest in Engineering. Students are placed in departments in which they believe they may wish to pursue a career.
Holiday placements
These are mainly offered to University students during holidays, for periods of between 8 and 12 weeks. In addition to a competitive salary, students have the opportunity to develop good practical skills that will prove invaluable throughout any engineering career.
