Engineering Apprenticeships & Qualifications
Engineering Apprenticeships
We are experts at training Engineering Operatives and Technicians across many sectors including; Manufacturing, Rail, Water, Energy, construction and many more.
With our training centre in Crewe, we’re well-positioned to help solve skills challenges identified in the Greater Manchester Local Skills Improvement Plan that identifies high demand for skilled workers in the region.
Through our 3 qualifications, apprentices can learn the necessary technical and soft skills needed to be successful in an operative, and technician role.
Find Your Ideal Apprenticeship
Get qualified and launch your career with a rewarding apprenticeship. Get in touch with our friendly team.
Sector insights
11%
of Greater Manchester’s GVA comes from Engineering and Manufacturing*
78.6%
of companies are experiencing recruitment difficulties*
49%
of employers say they need more highly-skilled workers*
*Sources:
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Thinking about your future career?
The Careerometer is a helpful online tool that can guide you in the right direction. It compares different jobs and gives you a clear picture of what you could earn once you're fully qualified.
What can the Careerometer do?
Job Figures and Expected Industry Growth
Average Salaries and Progression Opportunities
Quick Access to Job Comparisons
The learning experience
Industry expert coaches
Free access to an online learning library
Free Microsoft 365 account during study
Free student discount card
Learn in a state-of-the-art facility
Individual coaching and mentoring sessions
Are you an employer?
Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way of upskilling your teams to have the right knowledge and behaviours to enable the future success of your business and meet strategic goals, through your people.
Our delivery can also be tailored to your organisation's learning and development needs, with expertise in navigating the skills system and funding to get the most out of apprenticeships, whether you’re an SME or a larger Levy-paying company.
Download the brochureApprenticeship funding
Understanding how to fund apprenticeships can seem complicated. As experts, we can guide you through the process and help you to make the most of funding options that are available to you, either as an SME or a larger Levy-paying organisation.
Funding explained
Employer support
Are you looking for more information on how apprenticeships can benefit your business?
We have a wealth of resources available to help guide you through the process and explain how we can support you at every step.
Employer HubSuccess with Total People
100%
EPA pass rate
93%
Learner satisfaction
87%
Increased job satisfaction
Frequently asked questions
Contact us using this form and select employer enquiry.
We will then be in touch to gather your requirements and discuss the best approach to get your vacancy live.
On our website and on the National Apprenticeship Service’s website, which is a national online recruitment system.
It’s managed by us. Once we have your information, we’ll add your vacancy to the National Apprenticeship Service website and monitor the number of applications.
We’ll firstly filter the applications based on what you’re looking for in a candidate. To comply with regulations, the applications will be sent via a secure file sharing system.
Just let us know the name of the person and we’ll arrange a meeting with you to organise their apprenticeship programme.
We can always extend your closing date or re-advertise your vacancy at a later date.
You’re not under any obligation to recruit someone from the site, but if you do, you’ll have to make sure they’re signed up to an apprenticeship programme with Total People.
In addition, we’ll promote your vacancy for free in our weekly applicant newsletter and highlight the vacancy on our homepage carousel. We’ll also promote your vacancy on our social media channels.