Food Engineering Apprenticeships Explained

Words to know Apprenticeship standard: the official description of what an apprentice must know and be able to do.Level: how advanced a qualification is. Level 3 is like A-levels; Level 6 is like a degree.Off-the-job training: paid time set aside for learning, at college or at work.End-point assessment (EPA): the final assessment, by an independent assessor, at the end of the apprenticeship.Portfolio: a collection of evidence showing the work you've done. Why an apprenticeship An apprenticeship lets you earn a wage, get qualified and build real experience at the same time. In food manufacturing, it's one of the most common routes into engineering, and many heads of engineering started as apprentices on the shop floor. This guide covers apprenticeships in England, which use national apprenticeship standards. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own systems. In Scotland, for example, they're called Modern Apprenticeships. Check with your employer or a local college if you're outside England. The main food engineering routes Level 3: Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer This is the most common starting point for engineering apprentices in food. It…