About the placement

All required IT will be provided for the individual, with access to the relevant internal systems, intranet, and software packages necessary for the activities they will be undertaking.

Placement students would be introduced to Engineering roles briefed by the individuals line manager which are intended to mimic typical engineering activities and deliverables.

Electrical Engineering placements will vary by individual, depending on office/project location and the experience / capabilities of the placement student. The intention is that the individual leaves the placement with a deeper understanding of the typical roles, responsibilities and expectations for working as an Engineer within a contracting organisation and gains technical and soft skills required to work in a professional environment. This is achieved by undertaking simulated engineering activities under the supervision of Senior Engineers. Broadly, this would result from tasks designed to mimic a live project deliverables and activities.

The learning could be in the design and development of engineering solutions, or alternatively as part of the team who are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the machinery on site.

About the business

Electric Glass Fiber UK ltd is part of the NEG group, a multinational business in the Glass Industry operating in the United Kingdom, America, Malaysia and Japan.

Electric Glass Fiber manufactures and distributes fiber glass utilised in a  number of industries including construction, wind energy, automotive to name a few.

EGFUK employs over 250 people on site including professional managers, subject matter experts and skilled operatives. Together, we work as ‘One team’ by directly delivering the people, skills and expertise needed to make projects a success.

About the T Level – Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:

• working within the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors – an understanding of how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products
• essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing – a knowledge and understanding of mathematics including standard matrices and determinants and standard trigonometry
• materials and their properties – understanding material processing techniques and their effects on materials and material quality, the condition of materials, how these are managed, and materials testing methods and techniques
• business, commercial and financial awareness – basic commercial principles including commercial priorities and markets, customers/clients/partners and resource allocation

This T Level course is currently on offer in Greater Manchester at:

• Bolton College
• Bury College
• Hopwood Hall College
• The Manchester College
• Stockport College
• Wigan & Leigh College

This placement may not be available with all colleges or providers. Please speak to your college or provider for more information about which placements may be available to you.