Technician Offline Costs
Traditional apprenticeships require months away from the line. Short courses upskill workers in weeks, preserving assembly floor productivity.
Advanced Manufacturing Units
Accredited short courses for precision assembly floors.
Deploy 30-to-140 hour accredited units in Battery Manufacturing and Assembly. Train technicians on shift patterns with 100% levy funding and no End-Point Assessments.
Source checked against official guidance — June 2026 (View Sources)
Advanced Manufacturing & Tech Engineering Console
Featured Modular Apprenticeship Units
Deploy targeted upskilling pathways. 100% levy-funded, completed in weeks, and requiring zero End-Point Assessments (EPA).
Accredited Unit
10 weeks (70 hours)
Battery Manufacturing (Level 2) (AU0008)
Accredited Unit
10 weeks (70 hours)
Electrical Fitting & Assembly (Level 2) (AU0005)
Accredited Unit
10 weeks (70 hours)
Mechanical Fitting & Assembly (Level 2) (AU0003)
Accredited Unit
12 weeks (90 hours)
Welding (mechanised) (Level 2) (AU0004)
Full Apprenticeship vs. Modular Units
Choose the funded product that matches the job, learning need and rules applying on the learner's start date.
| Feature | Full Apprenticeship Standard | Modular Apprenticeship Unit |
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| Course Duration | Standard-specific; at least 8 months for starts from August 2025 | Unit-specific; the current AI leadership units require at least 30 eligible delivery hours |
| End-Point Assessment (EPA) | Assessment set by the exact approved standard and version | Provider skills test plus employer validation |
| Delivery controls | Eligibility, initial assessment, training plan, evidence and progress controls | Eligibility, prior-learning assessment, live delivery evidence and assessment controls |
| Funding decision | Check the funding band, account balance and start-date rules | Check that the exact unit is approved and the learner and employer meet its rules |
| Downtime & Shifts | Eligible off-the-job training set by the standard and individual training plan | Published minimum hours delivered with tutor/trainer and learner present |
| Funding maximum | Published funding band for the exact standard | Published unit maximum; AU0009, AU0010 and AU0011 are each capped at £750 |
Mobile-First Compliance
Designed for the Frontline: Desktop-Free Tracking
Training records shouldn't get in the way of operations. TIQPlus moves with your workforce, enabling seamless evidence capture and compliance tracking where the work actually happens.
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Instant Web Access
No app store installs or downloads required. Works securely on any personal or corporate mobile web browser.
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1-Tap Evidence Upload
Snap photos of on-site tasks, voice-log reflections, or upload certificates directly from the camera roll for verification.
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Asynchronous Sign-Off
Tutors, mentors, and supervisors can sign off competencies and reviews on the go with simple mobile signatures.
Why managing training in this sector is complex
TIQPlus resolves the critical compliance and administrative friction points specific to Advanced Manufacturing & Tech Engineering operations.
EV & Battery Transitions
Hardware and automotive assembly floors are transitioning to electric models. Rapidly retrain staff on battery safety and electric systems.
Continuous R&D Demands
To sustain product patent outputs, floor staff need continuous training. Short modules provide zero-friction skills injections.
Heavy Administrative Dread
L&D managers avoid long programs due to exam administration. Accredited units require zero EPAs and are certified based on portfolio completion.
Features built for Advanced Manufacturing & Tech Engineering
Standardised learning systems fall short. TIQPlus adapts to your industry's operating requirements.
Shift-Aligned Portfolios
Apprentices log skills checks on-line between shift cycles. Tutors review and mark evidence asynchronously to avoid training blockages.
AI KSB Alignment
Our platform's algorithms map mechanical assembly evidence and welding logs directly to standard requirements with high accuracy.
Zero-EPA Certification
Trainees are certified immediately upon portfolio validation, eliminating the paperwork and logistics of standard gateway reviews.
Supported Standards
Full standards supporting your sector
We support all IfATE apprenticeship standards and degree apprenticeships. These are the highest volume full pathways chosen by Advanced Manufacturing & Tech Engineering employers.
Map custom pathways- Engineering Technician (Level 3) ST0154
- Metal Fabricator (Level 3) ST0607
- Machinist - Advanced Manufacturing (Level 3) ST0837
- Science Manufacturing Technician (Level 3) ST0250
Source Review
Official guidance checked
June 2026Claims on this page are checked against the official funding, standards, and regulator sources listed here.
Sources checked: June 2026
Regulatory Citations
Official Guidelines & Authority Sources
Course structures, apprenticeship standards, and funding bands are checked against official UK regulatory publications:
SOC 2 Type II
Enterprise Data Security
ESFA Provider
Approved Delivery Sync
GDPR Compliant
Protected Learner Logs
Common questions from Advanced Manufacturing & Tech Engineering L&D teams
Can we run these modules during standard production shifts?
Yes. The modular units are designed to be completed in small blocks (30–40 hours total over 6–8 weeks) and are optimized for mobile logging, keeping downtime to an absolute minimum.
Are battery and electrical fitting modules covered by the levy?
Yes. These are approved units under Skills England's first-wave frameworks, meaning they are 100% funded by your apprenticeship levy account.
What is the certification path for modular units?
Trainees build a small portfolio proving competency in the specific unit. Once the tutor verifies the folder, the learner is awarded an accredited certificate without sitting an End-Point Assessment.
Deploy Modular Engineering Training
Upskill your assembly line safely on EV batteries and mechanical fitting. Connect with our team to map your unspent levy to modular units.
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