Apprenticeship glossary

Metrology

What does Metrology mean?

The science of measuring things precisely. In manufacturing, metrology technicians check parts are made exactly to spec, as on Williams' metrology pathway.

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Employer profile Williams F1 Team apprenticeships The Formula 1 team based in Grove, Oxfordshire, racing as Atlassian Williams F1 Team. It runs a three-year apprenticeship for school leavers where you rotate through four areas of the factory.
Pathway
A route within an apprenticeship programme, such as a specialism or department. Williams, for example, has four apprenticeship pathways.
Practical test
A hands-on task to show your skills, often for engineering or trade roles. Williams' assessment centre includes a practical skills test.
Rotation
Moving between different teams or departments during your apprenticeship to get wider experience. Williams and Sky both run rotational programmes.
Technician
A skilled practical role that keeps equipment, systems or processes working. Many Level 3 engineering apprenticeships train technicians.
Modern Apprenticeship
Scotland's main apprenticeship: a paid job with training, from SCQF Level 4/5 up to Level 11. There are over 100 types and most take one to four years.
My World of Work
Skills Development Scotland's free careers website for people in Scotland, with tools for exploring jobs and building a CV.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.