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Technical education progression profile

Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship

Technical education progression to

Technical education progression profiles show the range of opportunities available following completion of a technical education product, such as a T Level. This could include a range of technical education options, such as apprenticeships, higher education (for example degrees) and employment opportunities.

Skills England has worked with employers, providers and industry experts to identify some of the possible options including content that is common to each and the associated occupational standard. New progression options will be added as occupational standards are updated, and as we continue to engage with employers, providers and industry experts.

It is important to note that while the progression profiles indicate some of the options, many other opportunities will be available.

Foundation Apprenticeship

Level 2

Engineering and manufacturing foundation apprenticeship

Technical Education

Technical education options could include apprenticeships, T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) and Level 2 and 3 qualifications. Apprenticeships might also be marked as, not applicable, accelerated or to be confirmed. Please use the glossary to find out more.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Maintenance and operations engineering technician - Electrical System & Process Control Technician

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Welder

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Marine engineer

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within a Fabrication Role

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within a Maintenance Role

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Role

Apprenticeship

Level 2

Engineering operative - Engineering Operatives Working Within an Electrical & Electronic Engineering Role

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Metal fabricator

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Pipe welder

Apprenticeship

Level 3

Plate welder

Technical Qualification

Level 2

EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Engineering (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

EAL Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Mechanical Maintenance (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Technical Support (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical and Electronics (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma)

Technical Qualification

Level 2

ETCAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance (Diploma)

Work

This section captures some of the career progression options for a learner. Whilst some roles may be accessed after successfully completing a technical education product, others are available after further training and by gaining further industry experience.

Technical Occupations

Levels 2-3

Higher Technical Occupations

Levels 4-5

Professional Occupations

Levels 6-7

Career Progression may include

  • Technical support operative
  • Founding or casting operative
  • Materials processing and finishing operative
  • Multi-disciplined engineering operative
  • Engineering fitter
  • Fabricator
  • Mechanical engineering operative
  • Machine setter/operative
  • Servicing and maintenance operative