The programme comprises a minimum of 70 hours of training and typically runs over 1 to 16 weeks, designed to provide focused, flexible development aligned with employer and workforce requirements.

No. This is an Apprenticeship Unit: a short, targeted training programme that enables employers to develop specific technical capability without the time commitment of a full apprenticeship programme. The unit is typically used to upskill new employees in one or more stages of battery manufacturing.

Learners can progress to a full apprenticeship such as the Level 2 Engineering Operative.

The unit is particularly suitable for new employees within the battery manufacturing sector who need to develop competence in one or more stages of the battery manufacturing process, including employees working within:

• Battery manufacturing and production
• Electric vehicle manufacturing
• Battery assembly
• Energy storage manufacturing
• Advanced manufacturing
• Engineering production environments
• Battery and clean technology supply chains

Typical roles include Battery Manufacturing Operative, Production Technician, Assembly or Engineering Operative, EV Manufacturing Technician, Process Operator and Manufacturing Support Operative.

Learners must:

• Be aged 19 or over
• Be employed
• Have employer support to undertake the training
• Have a workplace role or identified skills need relevant to battery manufacturing

High Ridge Training will work with the employer and learner to confirm that the programme is appropriate to the individual's role and development needs before enrolment. Employers should identify a genuine workplace skills need that the programme will help address.

• Applying relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe systems of work
• Understanding hazards and risks within battery manufacturing environments
• Applying COSHH requirements
• Understanding fire safety requirements
• Following isolation and emergency stop procedures
• Applying safe manual handling practices
• Using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understanding safe working requirements including working at height and in confined spaces where relevant
• Applying environmental and sustainability requirements
• Supporting the reuse, recycling and safe disposal of waste

Delivery Model: Flexible employer-led delivery combining technical learning and practical skills development. Delivery includes:

• Tutor-led technical training
• Practical battery manufacturing activities
• Health, safety and environmental training
• Interpretation of technical specifications and documentation
• Use of relevant tools, equipment and machinery
• Workplace operating procedures
• First-line maintenance activities
• Quality assurance activities
• Continuous improvement development
• Knowledge development and professional discussion
• Practical assessment and skills testing

The programme enables learners to apply their developing knowledge and skills within a battery manufacturing context and build practical competence relevant to their role.

Learners must successfully complete a skills test to demonstrate that they have acquired the knowledge and skills required by the unit. The learner's employer must then validate the outcome, confirming competency in the workplace.

Assessment will consider the learner's ability to:

• Apply health, safety and environmental requirements
• Interpret battery manufacturing specifications and technical information
• Plan and organise battery manufacturing activities
• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and machinery
• Follow workplace operating procedures
• Apply first-line maintenance principles
• Safely carry out battery manufacturing activities
• Carry out appropriate quality checks
• Apply continuous improvement techniques

Funding: Levy and non-levy employer funding available. Government-funded training is available for eligible employees.

Speak to our team to confirm eligibility for your organisation.

Successful completion can support learners to develop within battery manufacturing and take on a broader range of responsibilities as their occupational competence and experience increase. Progression may include further development within:

• Level 2 Engineering Operative
• Battery manufacturing and production
• Electric vehicle manufacturing
• Advanced manufacturing
• Engineering operations
• Manufacturing engineering
• Engineering maintenance
• Continuous improvement
• Higher-level engineering and manufacturing apprenticeships

The unit can also form part of a wider workforce development plan, enabling employers to develop the technical capability required to support emerging battery, electric vehicle and energy storage technologies.

• Develop targeted skills for battery manufacturing environments
• Support new employees to build workplace competence quickly
• Complete focused training without undertaking a full apprenticeship programme
• Develop safe battery manufacturing working practices
• Strengthen quality assurance and continuous improvement skills
• Develop environmental and sustainability awareness
• Support employers in responding to emerging technical skills needs
• Access government-funded training for eligible employees

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners. Learners receive ongoing pastoral, academic and professional support throughout their programme.

The Battery Manufacturing Apprenticeship Unit (AU0008) is published on Skills England. You can also contact our team for advice on eligibility, funding and start dates.