Apprentice Power Industry Distribution Cable Jointer

Summary

As an Apprentice Power Industry Distribution Cable Jointer, you will work closely with experienced engineers, focusing on high-voltage and low-voltage cables. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience and technical knowledge in the power industry while contributing to renewable energy infrastructure.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Power industry distribution cable jointer (level 3)
Hours: TBC
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 8 September
Duration: 2 years 6 months
Positions available: 2

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

Cable Jointing & Installation: Assist in the preparation, installation, and jointing of high-voltage and low-voltage cables, ensuring they are correctly connected, insulated, and meet all technical standards
Substation & Network Build: Support the design and construction of electrical substations, distribution networks, and connections for renewable energy projects such as solar farms and battery storage systems
Maintenance & Repair: Learn to maintain and repair electrical cables and equipment, ensuring continuous safe operation and optimal performance of distribution systems
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict health and safety protocols and ensure all work is completed in compliance with industry regulations and safety standards
Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis: Assist with diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical distribution systems, using testing equipment to identify issues and ensure rapid resolution
Training & Development: Participate in structured apprenticeship training, gaining knowledge and practical skills in cable jointing techniques, electrical systems, and renewable energy technologies
Documentation & Reporting: Assist in recording work activities, maintaining accurate project documentation, and reporting progress to senior engineers and supervisors
Team Collaboration: Work closely with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure projects are completed on time and meet quality standards
Learning New Techniques: Continuously improve your technical expertise in cable jointing and power distribution systems by participating in hands-on learning and technical workshops

Where you’ll work

28 NORMAN ROAD

LONDON

SE10 9QX

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

EA TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Your training course

Power industry distribution cable jointer (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Review drawings, instructions or information to understand the task for example, work instructions, complex wiring diagrams, design specifications, utility plans, on-line search documents.
Prioritise and plan work with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
Identify and organise resources to complete tasks.
Receive and clear a safety document (permit to work). Brief a working party.
Report or escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
Identify apparatus to be worked on.
Interpret network schematic diagrams and geographic records to identify running arrangements.
Identify hazards and risks and apply control measures.
Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
Carry out visual inspection to identify evidence of overhead services and buried utilities. Use electronic locating equipment. Mark the position of services and sub-structures on the work site.
Apply measures to leave power work environments in a safe condition.
Respond in the event of an emergency first aid situation including situations where there is electrical risk.
Conduct plant or vehicle checks.
Segregate waste for reuse, recycling, and waste transfer.
Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
Apply security measures.
Select, check, prepare, use or operate, and store personal tools and equipment.
Set up spiking gun.
Install cables and apply protection.
Follow live working procedures.
Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE insulated, PVC sheathed, and paper insulated lead sheath) for low voltage cable networks using cable connectors including fitting and terminating services into cut outs. Apply system earthing connections and joint protection.
Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE and paper insulated) using joint kits on high voltage cables up to 11kv operating voltage. Apply joint protection.
Receive phasing colours for HV jointing tasks and interpret phasing diagrams.
Make and break live conductor connections on LV underground networks.
Perform testing procedures before and after making and breaking connections.
Identify fault. Test to find the fault condition.
Conduct fault diagnosis on underground cable networks to identify underlying cause.
Make recommendations for the repair or restoration of plant or apparatus based on the findings of diagnostic procedures.
Erect and maintain signing, lighting and guarding.
Monitor works using mechanical excavators (banksman).
Inspect excavation arrangements before work for safe access and egress.
Identify areas for improvement. For example, in relation to quality, cost, time, safety, and environmental impact.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate with others to give and receive information for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
Record information.
Produce or amend documents for example, handover notes, procedures, reports.
Use digital and information technology. Follow cyber security requirements. Comply with GDPR.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Review drawings, instructions or information to understand the task for example, work instructions, complex wiring diagrams, design specifications, utility plans, on-line search documents.
Prioritise and plan work with consideration for safety, environmental impact, quality, and cost.
Identify and organise resources to complete tasks.
Receive and clear a safety document (permit to work). Brief a working party.
Report or escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
Identify apparatus to be worked on.
Interpret network schematic diagrams and geographic records to identify running arrangements.
Identify hazards and risks and apply control measures.
Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance.
Carry out visual inspection to identify evidence of overhead services and buried utilities. Use electronic locating equipment. Mark the position of services and sub-structures on the work site.
Apply measures to leave power work environments in a safe condition.
Respond in the event of an emergency first aid situation including situations where there is electrical risk.
Conduct plant or vehicle checks.
Segregate waste for reuse, recycling, and waste transfer.
Apply sustainability principles for example, minimising waste.
Apply security measures.
Select, check, prepare, use or operate, and store personal tools and equipment.
Set up spiking gun.
Install cables and apply protection.
Follow live working procedures.
Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE insulated, PVC sheathed, and paper insulated lead sheath) for low voltage cable networks using cable connectors including fitting and terminating services into cut outs. Apply system earthing connections and joint protection.
Joint and terminate cables (modern XPLE and paper insulated) using joint kits on high voltage cables up to 11kv operating voltage. Apply joint protection.
Receive phasing colours for HV jointing tasks and interpret phasing diagrams.
Make and break live conductor connections on LV underground networks.
Perform testing procedures before and after making and breaking connections.
Identify fault. Test to find the fault condition.
Conduct fault diagnosis on underground cable networks to identify underlying cause.
Make recommendations for the repair or restoration of plant or apparatus based on the findings of diagnostic procedures.
Erect and maintain signing, lighting and guarding.
Monitor works using mechanical excavators (banksman).
Inspect excavation arrangements before work for safe access and egress.
Identify areas for improvement. For example, in relation to quality, cost, time, safety, and environmental impact.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate with others to give and receive information for example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
Record information.
Produce or amend documents for example, handover notes, procedures, reports.
Use digital and information technology. Follow cyber security requirements. Comply with GDPR.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths, English and Science (grade A to C or Grade 9 to 5)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Applicants must be 18 + due to site based work regulations

About this company

Our Aim & Vision at OCU To be the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor. We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting, our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU, our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities. OCU is an equal opportunities employer.

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

Company benefits

We value our commitment to each other, summed up in our five values, we all sign up to these… We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.

After this apprenticeship

Position of Power Industry Distribution Cable Jointer

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