Apprentice Composite Repair Technician

Summary

You will be able to assist in the day to day operations of a world leading carbon fibre rowing boat service centre, with a wide range of tasks.

Annual wage: £18,500 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We are looking for an apprentice to learn specialist skills in composite repairs and carbon component production with opportunities for paint spraying in the future
A successful candidate will need to possess a high attention for detail and be open to learning new skills. Learning soft skills to be part of a small team of skilled composite technicians, capable of self-directed work and individual accountability
There will be other duties involved, for example, fulfilling parts orders or loading boats onto transport

Where you’ll work

UNIT 43

SUTTONS BUSINESS PARK SUTTON

EARLEY

READING

RG6 1AZ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

Qualifications included:

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Development Competence qualification (workplace)
Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
College depends where you are located

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Time Management
Positive attitude
Honest working

Other requirements

Attention to details is necessary and willingness to become a valued member of the #Shark team. College possibly in Bicester dependent upon location off applicant.

About this company

HUDSON is a high-tech manufacturer of Olympic Class composite rowing boats, having won 85 medals at World Championships and Olympic Games and are widely considered one of the top three brands in the world of rowing. HUDSON Boat Works UK is the market leader for Rowing boat service and repair.

http://www.hudsonboatworks.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To become a fully skilled repairer and paint sprayer. Further skills like trailer driving or organisational responsibilities could be made after the right development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Sally Parr

s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org

07879 128768

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287558.

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Closes in 8 days (Tuesday 31 December)

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