Battery Manufacturing Technician

Level This EPA is Level 3

Duration 36 months

Funding Band £24,000

Entry Requirements Employers may require candidates to have a health screening before working in a clean room.

The Battery Manufacturing Technician standard is designed for apprentices seeking a career in the process manufacturing sector, producing cells and batteries.

Battery manufacturing technicians prepare for and conduct processes in one stage of cell or battery manufacture. Electrode technicians produce the component that goes in battery cells. They perform processes such as mixing, coating, drying, calendering, and electrode slitting. Cell assembly technicians make individual cells performing processes such as winding, stacking, filling, and sealing. Formation technicians perform formation, ageing and testing processes and final inspection of cells, ensuring cells are charged and working. Module and pack technicians combine individual cells to make battery modules and packs, and conduct end of line testing and cell finishing. In relation to the stage that they work in, technicians conduct quality assurance and maintain process records. Maintaining workplace health, safety and environment is also key. Technicians also support other activities including continuous improvement, inventory control, and maintenance.

In their daily work, they interact with other members of the manufacturing team. They also have contact with other teams for example, process engineers, maintenance engineers, supply chain staff and warehouse staff.

They are responsible for complying with health, safety, environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. This may include wearing specialist personal protective equipment for working in clean and dry facilities, and with high voltage and hazardous materials such as electrolyte. They must ensure that products meet quality specifications and manufacturing guidelines and are produced to schedule and cost. They may work as part of a small or large manufacturing team.

This is a core and options apprenticeship. An apprentice must be trained and assessed on the core and one option relevant to their role. The options are: