Apprentice (Street Lighting Electrician)

Summary

Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council.

Wage: £14,566 a year
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Training course: Electrical, electronic product service and installation engineer (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, working hours TBC
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 8 September
Duration: 4 years
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

If you’re a hands-on problem-solver, this could be the apprenticeship for you!

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial, and domestic environments. They make sure electrical equipment works correctly and safely
As a Street Lighting Electrician Apprentice, you will develop skills, knowledge and experience working in Technical Services
You will work across the Highways Services Team of Durham County Council within Neighbourhoods and Climate Change
The structured training programme will enable you to gain experience, further education and broad base skills within Technical Services
The apprenticeship role involves working alongside fully qualified Electricians, replacing Street Lighting equipment, fault repairs and maintenance, within an external Highway environment

The apprenticeship will be based at Meadowfield Depot but you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.

Where you’ll work

Durham County Council, Regeneration & Economic Development County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

NEW COLLEGE DURHAM

Your training course

Electrical, electronic product service and installation engineer (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Observe health and safety regulations and procedures including:
Apply electrical safety tests.
Avoid the hazard left by residual energy.
Ensure all tools and equipment are safe and fit for purpose.
Understand and apply EU/BS product standards.
Apply Portable Appliance Testing.
Identify and use the appropriate mode of communication and be able to deal with and listen to customers.
Comply with health and safety procedures to protect colleagues, customers and their family.
Resolve disputes and know who to report to in case of problems.
Research and apply environmental legislation that is current and appropriate to installations and repairs.
Advise customers on energy saving practices and choosing environmentally friendly purchases in the future.
Use the correct lifting techniques.
Apply safe stowing procedures.
Fit / remove safety bolts.
Deliver product.
Agree suitable site, with customer, for installation.
Carry out electrical safety tests.
Install product to manufacturer's regulations.
Make network connections including WiFi, Internet and blue tooth.
Demonstrate product to customer's satisfaction ensuring customer can operate product.
Complete paperwork including re-call registration if agreed with customer.
Select, use and apply diagnostic tools and aids to locate fault.
Ensure that there is not a primary reason for fault occurring.
Ensure replacement components are correct and meet specification.
Replace components or reinstate software using correct sequence, appropriate tools and techniques.
Ensure no damage to other components.
Ensure product is working properly, test it for electrical safety, EU/BS Standards and demonstrate it to the customer.
Communicate technical findings and Product / claim investigations, both verbally and in writing.
Observe and adhere to the principals of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) when handling spare parts and open products
Apply the appropriate electrical, electronic & software principles to understanding the nature and reason for faults.
Understand and apply the principles behind product connectivity
Understand and complete Network & Router set-up
Relate performance to speed and/or set-up of the customer network
Understand Apps and use them in product function & troubleshooting

Your training plan

Electrical, Electronic Product Service and Installation Engineer Level 3.

You will learn from skilled professionals whilst being supported to study towards a recognised qualification. College release day at New College Durham.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 3)
English (grade 3)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

IT (grade 3)

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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Patience

About this company

The council is made up of an elected assembly of 126 councillors accountable to nearly 530,100 people in County Durham. We are responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the people of the county. We also represent and promote the interests of County Durham when dealing with regional, national and international affairs. Through effective local government, we allow local people to look after their own affairs and to decide how and where money is best spent in their area. Our powers and responsibilities are determined by Parliament with county council elections held every four years. The most recent election was held in May 2017.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion, you will be a qualified electrician.

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