Practical Technician Apprentice

Summary

Apprentices will receive practical hands on experience where they will be trained to read technical design drawings and circuit diagrams that will ultimately lead to the apprentice being able to assemble, wire or test electronic control cubicles systems and sub assemblies. A typical build can often take up to several months from start to finish.

Wage: £19,000 a year
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Training course: Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, working hours to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 8 September
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 4

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

Work within assembly, test and inspection areas
You will be trained to read technical design drawings and circuit diagrams
This will lead to you being able to assemble, wire or test electronic control cubicles systems and sub assemblies (A typical build can often take up to several months from start to finish.)
The apprentices will begin with the basics and gradually increase their knowledge and capability as they progress through the apprentice competency matrix
The successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. In return, SMaP UK can offer a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop within an established engineering company.

Where you’ll work

Towers Business Park

Wheelhouse Road

Rugeley

Staffordshire

WS15 1UZ

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

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

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

Engineering Fitter Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-3
You will study at Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (1-3 days per week)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

Interviews/Assessments will take place on site w/c 20th May 2024.

About this company

We are investigators, problem solvers, brilliant thinkers, relentless explorers. We are Ultra. In every market where we operate, Ultra’s work is about using our knowhow and ingenuity to protect what matters. It’s why we come to work. It’s what we’re good at. And it’s why we feel proud of the contribution we make. Working with us, you’ll be part of a dynamic, inspiring and inclusive team with the opportunity to solve complex problems we don’t even know about yet… We are the smart people behind the smart people.

https://www.ultra.group/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Could lead to a permanent position for the right person

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

The Apprenticeship Hub

apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk

01782 254287

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299586.

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Closes on Sunday 20 April 2025

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