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Apprenticeship

Mineral products technician

Level
5
Higher
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Ensuring that sufficient materials and products are available to meet customer requirements.

What you'd do

Plan and carry out complex materials testing programmes
Analyse production data to identify process issues
Investigate product non-conformances and recommend solutions
Support new product development and process trials
Prepare technical reports and customer documentation
Advise production teams on quality and specification requirements

What you'd learn

Chemistry and physics of mineral products and construction materials
Advanced materials testing and quality assurance methods
Process monitoring, control, and data analysis
Relevant British, European, and international standards
Environmental and sustainability management in mineral products
Technical reporting and communicating findings to stakeholders
Ready to look for a place?
See live Mineral products technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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