Electrical Apprentice

Summary

The Apprentice will undertake the relevant training to develop the necessary skills in manufacture/design of equipment to provide critical systems and instrumentation into various industries including nuclear, defence and medical.

Wage: £14,526.20 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: a) The standard 37 hours must be worked Monday to Friday inclusive each week b) Bandwidth of 7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday inclusive c) Core hours of 10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm Monday to Thursday 10.00am - 12.00pm Friday
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 3 years 6 months
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

During the scheme, you will complete placements within engineering and operations, designed to be flexible to support your career objectives and development and meet business need. Hands on practical learning. Involved in technical / delivery meetings. Work towards business apprenticeship combined projects. Logbook entries related to business placement.

Where you’ll work

Innovation House

7 Lancaster Road

Ferndown Industrial Estate

Wimborne

BH21 7SQ

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

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

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

This will be a combination of day release, delivery of Technical Certificate and in-house training to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours. Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-4

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Minimum of 4 GCSEs (grade 4)
Science or engineering subject (grade 4)

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

Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Initiative
IT skills
Logical
Non judgemental
Number skills
Organisation skills
Patience
Physical fitness
Presentation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

Specialist requirements: UK National, Driving License. You will also be required to apply for and attend an academic interview at Bournemouth and Poole College. https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/apprenticeship-engineering-fitter-level-3

About this company

Ultra Energy is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

After this apprenticeship

Open to either full time employment or progression to higher level apprenticeship or further training depending on candidate.

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