How to become an engineering craft machinist
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
College
You can do a college course, which will teach you some of the skills you'll need in this job. Courses include:
- Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations
- Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
- Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You can start on an engineering operative intermediate apprenticeship and become a craft machinist once you get more experience.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Work
You can join a company as a general engineering operative and train on the job to become a craft machinist.
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Further information
You can find out more about engineering careers from Tomorrow's Engineers.