Engineering Fitter (Level 3 Standard)

Engineering Fitter Apprentices play a key role in the manufacturing and process industries, working on the production or refurbishment of complex, high-value, low-volume components or assemblies. These can include items such as turbines, gearboxes, cranes, production lines, rigs, and platforms.

As an apprentice in this role, you'll learn to interpret technical drawings and specifications to plan and carry out fitting tasks. Your work may involve mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting, or instrumentation disciplines. You'll be responsible for selecting the right tools and materials, assembling or refurbishing components to precise standards, and checking your work against quality requirements. Adjustments and fine-tuning will be made as needed using your growing technical knowledge.

Fitters are expected to maintain high levels of accuracy and safety, hand over completed work appropriately, and prepare the workspace for the next task, ensuring all equipment is safe and fit for use. Work may take place in a workshop or on client premises, which could include hazardous environments, depending on the nature of the job.

Applicants must have gained a minimum of GCSEs (grades 9-4) or equivalent in English, maths and ideally a science. Relevant work-based experience would also be considered. Individual employers may also set their own selection criteria for this Apprenticeship.

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This Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship is taught at our London Road campus on a day release basis each week – which delivery model you will undertake, will be determined by your employer. In addition, you will be visited at your workplace regularly by your assessor, to assess your practical skills and knowledge as well as review your progress with your employer.  You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment, towards the final stages of your programme, to ensure you have obtained the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to do your job effectively.

Typically, this Apprenticeship will take 42 months to complete.

To be an Engineering Fitter apprentice you will need an employer who can offer you relevant work and release you for your training. Once you have an employer in place, you can apply online. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 653 460 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.