Battery manufacturing - Apprenticeship unit
Level 2 · IntermediateEngineering and manufacturing
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Battery Manufacturing Apprenticeship Unit is a foundation-level programme designed for those entering the growing battery and electric vehicle supply chain sector. Apprentices gain practical skills in manufacturing processes and quality control within battery production environments. It provides a gateway into the rapidly expanding battery technology industry.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Battery cell chemistry and component understanding
Manufacturing process controls and quality standards
Safe handling of battery materials and chemicals
Use of production tools and testing equipment
Workplace health and safety in manufacturing
Reading engineering drawings and work instructions
Basic fault identification on production lines
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Operate battery manufacturing equipment under supervision
Follow work instructions to assemble battery components
Carry out quality checks on products at each stage
Handle and store battery materials safely
Record production data and flag non-conformances
Keep machinery and workstations clean and organised
Participate in team meetings and process improvement discussions
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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