Metrology Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3 - Advanced)

About the apprenticeship:

As a Level 3 Advanced Metrology Technician apprentice you are on the first step of a career pathway to Principal Quality Engineer at AWE. The apprenticeship is a 3-year course comprising of approximately 20% study and 80% workplace activity. Metrology is a vital skill to improve and verify the quality of products and components. It concerns all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement. 

You will apply the understanding of core measurement principles and practices to your role, which is, to interpret and practically apply these, within a production or trials environment. You will identify measurement needs, plan and perform measurement tasks using tools, equipment, instrumentation and software programmes.

The workplace activities will be a combination of placements in the Skills Academy and onsite rotations. You will develop your basic knowledge and core skills in the Skills Academy for the first year, before progressing around AWE to apply your training. 

In addition to the vocational aspects of your training, you will further your knowledge of metrology through academic studies at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in London. You will study the Level 3 Metrology Technician apprenticeship and on successful completion you will be eligible for professional registration as either Registered Engineering Technician (EngTech) or Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).

This role may appeal to you if you enjoy:

• Taking an analytical / mathematical approach to problem solving
• Working with data; retrieving, analysing, interpreting, validating and recording
• Making a difference by checking product quality
• Performing practical tasks by following procedures
• Being self-motivated and inquisitive.
• Willing to learn programming skills with different softwares
  
  

Entry Requirements:

• 5 GCSE’s at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English AND a 5/B in Science 
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2026 due to security clearance requirements  
• You must be a British National to apply for a role with us.

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