Degree Apprentice

Summary

Learn on the job, gain industry experience and be supported in your studies to obtain a degree! This full-time position is based in Birmingham, with day release for college or university, and all your fees will be paid for by the company - come and earn and learn with us!

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Salary reviews carried out annually with typical increase being £1,000 each year, while attending college/university.

Training course

Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)

Hours

Working week - Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Time away from the office to attend college included in the 35 hours, typically one full day each week. 3 days allowed away from the office for exam study leave each academic year.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 April

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

You will learn to assist a team of engineers and technicians with the production of engineering drawings and assist in the production of 3D or 2D drawings using computer software
You will learn about the preparation of simple engineering calculations and the importance of initially checking your own work
You will contribute to providing solutions to design problems and assist in meeting agreed deadlines, and support the administration of projects
You will gain industry experience by attending meetings and/or site visits/surveys with Senior Engineers or others in the design team
You will increase your skills, knowledge and confidence in the role by attending and participating in company activities, presentations and workshops
You will be required to keep your training log up to date and attend training/Continuous Professional Development where appropriate
You will also benefit from additional training via the Company’s WW:Academy initiative

Where you’ll work

Wallace Whittle Limited

213, Cornwall Buildings

45 Newhall Street

Birmingham

B3 3QR

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

SOUTH & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

Your training course

Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.
Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.
Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.
Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.
Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.
Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.
Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.
Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.
Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.
Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.
Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.
Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.
Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.
Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.
Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.
Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.
Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.
Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.
Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.

Your training plan

Building Services Engineering Senior Technician Level 4.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and Science (Physics or Technical) (grade A-C)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

English, Maths and Science (Physics or Technical) (grade A-C)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

We are a leading ESG, Sustainability, and MEP engineering consultancy, committed to driving responsible and sustainable solutions in the built environment. With a team of over 150 experts across 8 offices in the UK, we are dedicated to transforming spaces through high-quality engineering and solutions that meets the needs of today while safeguarding resources for the future. We provide services throughout the UK and beyond, and pride ourselves on an enviable reputation for quality.

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

Company benefits

Variety of benefits offered including annual health assessments, health cash plan, employee assistance, gym discounts, retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, paid holidays including additional day off on birthday, company sick pay, travel loan.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of your HNC, you will enrol into university to study towards your degree, and onto a master's if desired. You will also be enrolled into our own WW:Academy initiative and be supported in your career development as far as you want to go!

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