This apprenticeship offers a specialised and exciting career path for individuals passionate about working with advanced composite materials. A composites technician plays a crucial role in the production and manufacturing of materials and components that find application in diverse applications such as airplanes, cars, boats, turbine blades, oil and gas rigs, bridges, trains, and satellites. Their expertise spans across a wide range of processes and their specialised knowledge and skills contribute to the success of manufacturing programmes and projects.

Jasmine, a former engineering student and winner of the 2022 Engineering Student of the Year award.
Her journey is nothing short of inspiring, particularly as a female figure in STEM. Now pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of South Wales, Jasmine shares her experiences at Weston College and how her path was shaped.
After moving to the area, Jasmine discovered Weston College through positive recommendations. Keen to explore the facilities, she attended an Open Evening and was impressed by the personal tour of the engineering department.

Is your organisation gearing up for the Hydrogen Agenda?

If you are exploring the use of Hydrogen in your organisation and are looking to upskill staff to lead/champion your Hydrogen/Sustainability strategy this Bootcamp could be relevant for your organisation.

The biggest single threat to nearly every economy and community is the issue of obtaining clean and dependable energy.

With this in mind, Weston College has worked with numerous organisations to develop a programme that will inform and challenge leaners to understand the implications of hydrogen utilisation from production to end user, with a particular focus on environmental impact. We have worked with world leaders and industry specialists to provide learners with an informative set of sessions that will stimulate debate and further study.

This Hydrogen Skills Bootcamp is designed and developed for those working in the aerospace, advanced manufacturing, construction, logistics and distribution sectors.

We will cover a wide range of topics, including:

• How does hydrogen fit into the ‘Power’ needs of the UK and Europe
• Health and safety
• Hydrogen types and manufacturing processes
• Storage, logistics and distribution
• Large scale manufacturing and distribution
• Hydrogen technologies
• LCSA, recycling and eco-design
• Aerospace sector
• Vehicle/Plant and rail sectors
• Powertrain layout and development
• Social and financial impact.

Assessment Method

Theory sessions will contain open and closed questions that will be formatively assessed with feedback provided according to individual's contribution to the sessions.

Additional Support

At Weston College, we're passionate about helping our adult learners prepare for a bright future. We understand that whether you're looking to boost your career prospects, learn new skills or even switch careers entirely, it can be a daunting process. That's why our friendly and highly qualified careers advisors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Our dedicated team of experts is on hand to provide you with tailored advice and support to help you make the right decisions about your future career and course choices. Whether you need help developing your employability skills, exploring your options or deciding which course to take, we're here to help you achieve your goals.

We also offer a free Career Coach programme, which provides a detailed careers assessment to help you discover your strengths and interests. You can then discuss your results with one of our advisors, who can point you in the right direction and recommend courses that will help you achieve your career aspirations.

Plus, as a Microsoft College, all of our students and apprentices get FREE access to LinkedIn Learning. This is an amazing online platform that offers expert-led courses to help you develop your business, technology-related, and creative skills.

At Weston College, we're dedicated to helping you achieve success in your career, whatever your goals may be. So why not take that first step today and join our adult community of learners? We can't wait to help you unlock your full potential!

Financing Your Course

At Weston College, we believe that learning should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer a range of adult courses that could be free or significantly discounted. Apply online today and our friendly team will be in touch to see how we can ensure you can enrol and get the best price for your course. Don't let finances hold you back from pursuing your passion and advancing your career. Apply now and let us help you achieve your goals.

Entry Requirements

You must be working for an engineering company, to study this course.

I chose the Engineering Technician Diploma course because of its hands-on approach, which blends practical experience with essential theoretical knowledge.The support from Weston College staff has been fantastic. The tutors go above and beyond to offer personalised support and help students network and secure opportunities in their desired fields.