Composites Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
A Level 3 Composites Technician apprenticeship lasts three years. Composites manufacture is the combining of materials to form a lighter and stronger rigid structure as an alternative to metal. These lightweight rigid structures are essential in the marine sector with all Princess Yachts constructed from composite materials.
As a Composites Technician you will be engaged in a variety of processes in the production and creation of materials and components. During this course you will gain specialised knowledge and skills that support manufacturing programmes and projects, and may be deployed in areas of design, tooling, moulding, layup, curing, machining, inspection, testing, repair and material production. This will be under the support and guidance of both Princess Yachts and South Devon Marine Academy.
If you are a first year apprentice you will attend College four days per week, and as a second year apprentice you will attend College one day per week.
Please note to complete an apprenticeship with us, you will be required to find an employer vacancy. If you do not have an employer, the below links are useful places to find an apprenticeship:
South Devon College is committed to supporting all interested students in finding an employer and offer careers guidance, CV writing skills and interview techniques to help support your search for an apprenticeship.
Course Details
- You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in Maths
- You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in English
Engineering drawing
Composite material production for marine construction
Manufacturing processes
Principles of defects, detection and repair processes
Wet layup techniques
Resin infusion techniques
Composites manufacture is the combining of materials to form a lighter and stronger rigid structure as an alternative to metal. These lightweight rigid structures are essential in the Aerospace, Automotive, Marine and Renewables industries and are becoming increasingly important in the Oil & Gas, Construction and Rail sectors.
A Composites Technician apprentice will provide specialised knowledge and skills that support manufacturing programmes and projects and may be deployed in the areas of design, tooling, moulding, lay-up, curing, machining, inspection, testing, repair and material production.
Course Applications
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This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
“The content of this course was very interesting and applicable to my occupation. It helped me to explore leadership and management concepts further which I can now apply in my role."Joan Audas