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Apprenticeship initial needs assessment – Manufacturing Engineer (Degree)

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Apprenticeship initial needs assessment – Manufacturing Engineer (Degree)

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Apprenticeship initial needs assessment - Manufacturing Engineer (Degree)

Apprentices details:
Apprentice name:*
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Telephone number:*
Employer organisation*
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
List employers and supervisors*
Do you require any additional learning support?*
- Yes
- No
Do you, or have you had an EHCP (Education Healthcare Plan) in place?*
- Yes
- No
Are you a care leaver?*
- Yes
- No
Do you consent to the University of Northampton sharing this information with your employer?*
- Yes
- No

Vocational Skills:
1.1 Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.2 Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.3 Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.4 Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.5 Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.6 Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.7 Producing and managing engineering project plans*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.8 Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.9 Project management and scheduling engineering activities*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.10 Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
1.11 Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*

Academic Knowledge
2.1 Mathematics and science for engineers*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
2.2 Materials and manufacture*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
2.3 3D Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
2.4 How to run and manage business led projects*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
2.5 Engineering operations and business management*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
2.6 Manufacturing processes*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
2.7 Product improvement and engineering project management*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*

Occupational Behaviours
3.1 Safety mindset: This occupation sits within an industry with a high level of safety critical activities. There has to be strict compliance and a disciplined and responsible approach to manage, mitigate and avoid risk.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.2 Strong work ethic: Positive attitude, motivated by engineering; dependable, ethical, responsible and reliable.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.3 Logical approach: Able to structure a plan and develop activities following a logical thought process, but also able to quickly “think on feet” when working through them.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.4 Problem solving orientation: Identifies issues quickly, enjoys solving complex problems and applies appropriate solutions. Has a strong desire to push to ensure the true root cause of any problem is found and a solution identified which prevents further recurrence.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.5 Quality focus: Follows rules, procedures and principles in ensuring work completed is fit for purpose and pays attention to detail / error checks throughout activities.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.6 Personal responsibility and resilience: Motivated to succeed accountable and persistent to complete task.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.7 Clear communicator: Use a variety of appropriate communication methods to give/receive information accurately, and in a timely and positive manner.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.8 Team player: Not only plays own part but able to work and communicate clearly and effectively within a team and interacts/ helps others when required. In doing so applies these skills in a respectful professional manner.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.9 Applies Lean Manufacturing Principles: Continuous improvement in driving effectiveness and efficiency*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.10 Adaptability: Able to adjust to different conditions, technologies, situations and environments.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.11 Self-Motivation: A ‘self-starter’, who always wants to give their best, sets themselves challenging targets, can make their own decisions.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.12 Willingness to learn: wants to drive their continuous professional development*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
3.13 Commitment: Able to commit to the beliefs, goals and standards of their own employer and to the wider industry and its professional standards.*
- 1. I have minimal knowledge and skills in this topic area
- 2. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet with full competence and with confidence
- 3. I have some of the knowledge and skills to carry out my role but not yet consistently to full competence and with confidence
- 4. I can demonstrate consistently full competence in this area and can provide evidence
Please select your level of competence
How do you intend to provide evidence*
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