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Heritage engineering technician
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
3.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Preserving and restoring historic vehicles and machinery.
What you'd do
Inspect and assess the condition of historic engineering objects
Carry out conservation repairs using traditional techniques
Fabricate replacement components to match original specifications
Operate and maintain historic steam or industrial machinery
Record all work carried out with photographs and written reports
Assist with restoration projects on heritage railway or canal assets
Support public engagement and education activities at heritage sites
What you'd learn
History and significance of engineering heritage assets
Traditional metalworking, woodworking, and engineering techniques
Principles of conservation - minimal intervention and reversibility
Workshop skills - forging, casting, machining, and fitting
Condition assessment and maintenance planning for historic assets
Health and safety working with historic machinery and materials
Recording and documenting conservation work to professional standards
Ready to look for a place?
See live Heritage engineering technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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