Composites technician
Composite technicians produce polymer matrix composite components or final products to a specification.
Role overview
The Composites Technician apprenticeship teaches you to manufacture, repair, and inspect components made from composite materials such as carbon fibre, glass fibre, and resin systems used in aerospace, marine, and automotive industries. You will work with precision templates and tooling to lay up, cure, and finish composite parts to exact specifications. This skilled trade is in high demand as composites replace metals across advanced manufacturing.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
Related university routes
If you'd prefer the degree route instead of an apprenticeship, these UK courses cover similar ground.