Are you someone who is hands on and the idea of installation and maintenance of stairlifts, lifting platform and service lift electro mechanics seems interesting to you? If so, read on to find out how the Level 2 in Stairlift, Platform Lift, Service Lift Electromechanic can help start your career and broaden your knowledge. You can also speak to your current employer if you wish to complete your apprenticeship training with them!
Entry Requirements
In order to be eligible for this apprenticeship:
Typically an apprentice might be expected to have already achieved two GCSEs or level 2 equivalent, in English and a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subject.
For level 2 apprenticeships, the candidate needs to achieve level 1 English and maths and take the test for level 2 prior to taking their end-point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.
Success in this apprenticeship
In order to be successful in this apprenticeship, the apprentice will follow the Core Knowledge and Skills, and one of the Options given in Table 1. Training will be undertaken on all Core elements and on elements in the Option chosen by the apprentice.
The options available are:
Option 1 – Stairlift Installation
Option 2 – Stairlift Service and Repair
Option 3 – Lifting Platform Installation
Option 4 – Lifting Platform Service and Repair
Option 5 – Service Lift Installation
Option 6 – Service Lift Service and Repair
The core knowledge, skills and behavior of the apprentice
Health, Safety and Environment – The apprentice will need to adhere to the health and safety rules, ensure PPE is worn and understands risk asssessment. They are then able to implement risk control measures.
Mechanical Stairlift, Lifting Platform and Service Lift Technology – The apprentice has a good use of tools and measuring instrumentation and fault‐finding techniques for mechanical equipment.
Electrical and Electronic Technology – The apprentice can follow the principles and operation of electrical and electronic control systems. The use of tools and measuring instrumentation and fault‐finding processes for electrical/ electronic systems. They can use electrical and electronic measuring tools, to carry out fault diagnosis using a range of approved methods. Be able to wire a system as per the electrical wiring schematic.
Status: Approved for delivery
Level: 2
Reference: ST0251
Version: 1.0
Date updated: 18/01/2022
Approved for delivery: 19 March 2020
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Typical duration to gateway : 24 months (this does not include EPA period)
Maximum funding: £11000
Options: Stairlift Installation, Stairlift Service & Repair, Lifting Platform Installation, Lifting Platform Service & Repair, Service Lift Installation, Service Lift Service & Repair
LARS Code: 549
EQA Provider: Ofqual
Are you a proactive team player who wants to further their knowledge and career in the property management industry. Well look no further! Our level 4 senior housing and property management apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity to level up in your career and keep earning whilst learning.
Senior Housing and Property Management Job Profile
In this role you will be responsible for managing and delivering property and housing related services within the social and private housing sectors. The role also involves the management of resources with delegated authority to deliver objectives whilst complying with contractual, statutory and legal resolutions.
Professional knowledge You Will Need to be a Senior Housing & Property Management Apprentice
You will need to understand and interpret the principles, practices and legislation relating to current landlord and tenant law, relevant Codes of Practice and legal framework. You will also need to understand the legislation that applies to governance, court proceedings, contracts and data protection.
A strong understanding of the planning process, financial and risk management, organization values, structure and the range of services available to customers. You also need to understand how these responsibilities contribute to the business’s overall objectives.
Understanding the strategic value of the social and physical context of the estates and neighborhoods.
Ensuring you understand the diversity of our customers, clients and stakeholders and ensure services meet their requirements.
Having a developed understanding of the historical context and current trends in the housing and property markets (i.e., social, rented, affordable, private sector housing) and the strategic housing market.
You will understand and provide advice and guidance on housing services for example rent, repairs and maintenance and allocations.
Understanding the organisations policies and practices and how they relate to the services you provide and the businesses objectives.
Skills You Will Need to Succeed in Senior Housing and Property Management
Be able to provide leadership in order to provide the best service which meets the needs of a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.
Demonstrate effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills to resolve conflict and communicate with internal/external stakeholders.
Lead and work collaboratively with colleagues and external organizations to achieve individual and business targets.
Ensure services meet the needs of vulnerable individuals and groups.
Undertake data analysis, interrogate, interpret and disseminate information using a variety of methods and applications.
Influence and negotiate with partners and suppliers.
Manage budgets and report on financial performance and ensure value for money.
Being able to take the lead on projects through effective project management.
Lead, motivate, manage and develop individuals and teams to ensure excellent services are delivered.
Use a flexible and innovative approach to problem solving and undertake forward planning.
Effective use of IT equipment and software.
Behaviors You Need to Succeed in Senior Housing and Property Management
Be responsive when addressing complex issues by taking timely, responsive and flexible action.
Gain and maintain trust and dependability by working in a confident and empathetic manner with a professional attitude.
Be adaptable by being able to change work priorities and patterns when need be.
Show self-motivation without by working independently and without close supervision.
Have a high level of resilience, tenacity and calmness.
Show leadership skills and be a role model to others within and outside the company.
Have a high level of customer care by being responsive and empathetic to customer needs.
Be an effective team leader and player.
Be responsible for you own personal development and be a reflective practitioner.
Duration: Typically, 18-24 months.
Level: Level 4.
Professional Body Alignment and Progression
On completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will be able to apply to the following for membership:
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) at Member level. They will also qualify for the Professional Diploma route to Chartered Membership.
Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) at Member Grade or Fellow Member Grade (depending on length of service within the sector and position within the organisation).
Institute of Residential Property Management at Member Level (IRPM).
Apprentices will be able to progress to senior managerial and professional roles within the housing and property sector.
Entry Requirements & Qualifications
Individual employers will set their own level of specific qualifications they would like candidates to have. Typically, if you want to apply to a level 4 apprenticeship you will need to have GCSE qualifications in maths and English and qualifications in a relevant subject. In your relevant subject you can showcase how you would transfer over the skills you learnt into your new role. To find out what specific qualifications are needed to apply visit Apprentice Now.
So, Is This the Right Apprenticeship for You?
If you have undertaken a lower-level senior housing and property management apprenticeship and want to increase your knowledge and skills. This level 4 apprenticeship is the perfect fit for you. The apprenticeship will help you to increase your confidence. Take responsibility for the overall quality and cost effectiveness of the business and needs of stakeholders.
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Whether you’re just starting out or have some experience in the industry, this apprenticeship can help you develop your skills and advance your career in the world of fashion and textiles. In this blog post, we’ll explore what a Level 2 Sewing Apprenticeship entails, what you can expect to learn, and how it can benefit your career.
Entry Criteria for the Level 2 Sewing Machinist Apprenticeship
Apprentices without English and mathematics at level 1 must achieve this level and apprentices without level 2 English and mathematics must take the tests for level 2 prior to taking their EPA. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
Key Responsibilities of a Sewing Machinist
The key responsibility of a Sewing Machinist is to make sewn products that meet specifications and quality criteria, with particular emphasis on maintaining quality standards whilst working at the required efficiency rate and meeting targets and deadlines. Typically, the role of a Sewing Machinist includes:
Organisation and maintenance of an efficient workstation
Operating specialist industrial sewing machines
Adhering to health and safety rules and regulations
Working with a variety of materials, threads and trimmings
Using a variety of sewing production techniques and methods
Producing sewn items that meet quality standards, targets and deadlines
Interpreting and following instruction and technical specifications
Monitoring and maintaining the work flow
Routine machine maintenance
Conclusion
In conclusion, a Level 2 Sewing Machinist apprenticeship offers a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry. Throughout the course of the apprenticeship, apprentices will develop a wide range of technical skills and knowledge that will enable them to produce high-quality garments using industrial sewing machines.
Through on-the-job training and classroom learning, apprentices will gain practical experience in areas such as pattern cutting, fabric cutting, sewing machine operation, and garment construction. They will also learn about quality control, health and safety, and how to work effectively as part of a team.
To get more information on this standard and how to apply, click here.
Are you looking to start a career in Engineering and Manufacturing? Are you a self-starter and a great problem solver? If so, then a Level 3 Water Technician Apprenticeship might be for you.
What is a Water Technician?
Water Technicians are responsible for the development,
installation and maintenance of water treatment programmes for the water systems
of industrial and commercial buildings such as schools, hospitals and hotels.
As a Water Technician you will be expected to ensure the quality of water is
suitable and safe for specific uses e.g., for food production, drinking and
washing, preventing and minimising health risks such as microbiological
contamination and scale formation.
Within the Water Technician Apprenticeship there are different roles you may undertake. This may include: a Water Treatment Technician, Water Treatment Equipment Technician, Legionella Risk Assessor, Water Treatment Operations Supervisor. There will be some aspects of these roles that are similar and some that differ.
What are the entry requirements for this apprenticeship?
To apply for a Water Technician apprenticeship, the typical requirements are 3-5 GCSEs at grades A-C (including English and Maths) or equivalent.
What is required of a Water Treatment Apprentice?
As a Water Treatment Apprentice you should have a willingness to learn new skills and demonstrate the ability to be professional and respectful of others. In addition, you should be a self-starter and be willing to make independent decisions and develop solutions and improvements to work practices. Another core skill is to be able to work safely and to supervise the safety of others, as well as be receptive to feedback.
Water Treatment Apprentices will also learn the appropriate water treatment for specific water systems and be able to treat them. As well as, but not limited to, giving presentations and demonstrations to customer/site personnel regarding treatment recommendations and creating reports.
What technical knoweldge will you learn on a Water Technician apprenticeship?
Some of the technical knowledge all Water Treatment Technicians will be required to know are:
The Chemical reactions involved in the corrosion and scaling processes in water systems.
The cell structure of waterborne microbes and the interactions with biocidal products used to control them.
The concepts of flow and heat transfer in water systems and how they affect water treatment processes.
Ion transfer technologies, including resin and membrane based systems, used to change water quality.
The importance of health and safety
As a Water Technicians you should be able to keep yourself and others safe by understanding, complying and implementing statuary health and safety regulations and contribute to improving safer working conditions.
What technical tasks will you prepare and perform?
As a Water Treatment Technician you will:
Gather system data to enable the correct selection of operational resources that may be required e.g. access equipment (ladders, scaffold or cherry picker).
Complete work task risk assessments and develop work plans and method statements for the task(s) involved.
Ensure the suitability and correct operating condition of resources and equipment for the work tasks involved. This can include test equipment, chemical dosing equipment, water pumps and other specialised equipment.
You will also perform the:
Identification of suitable sampling and application points in a water system
Assessment of relevant test parameters and sampling plan for specific water systems
Performance assessment and evaluation of water system conditions and operations utilising specific monitoring equipment
Application of water treatment programmes to specific water system types e.g. cooling towers, steam boilers, heating and chilled systems etc.
Interpretation of test results and development of treatment programme improvements and recommendations
Undertaking an apprenticeship can be a great alternative to college or higher education.
For more information and to apply for the Level 3 Water Technical Apprenticeship check out www.apprenticenow.com.
Are you passionate about solving difficult problems? Let
your creativity be free with a Control / Technical Support Engineer degree
apprenticeship. You will learn and earn on the job whilst working towards becoming
a Technical Engineering Graduate all debt-free!
Career progression & Recognised Professionally
This standard has been designed to meet the professional standards of the Engineering Council for initial registration as an Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Further professional development and registration is subject to candidates successfully completing the appropriate learning, developing the appropriate competence, and undergoing professional review.
Apprenticeship Jobs & Entry Criteria
The Level 6 Control / Technical Support Engineer
Apprenticeship will help you to develop a range of key skills in technical,
engineering, and manufacturing. This will help unlock paths for your future job
prospects! The typical job titles include Control support engineer, Technical
support engineer, and Maintenance technician. The average salary for Technical
Support Engineer jobs is £37,500!
If this sounds like something you are interested in doing then you can apply to enroll now! This can be done if you are eligible to meet the minimum entry requirements. Most requirements are set by employers however this can differ. It is also important that you can try to gain work experience as a volunteer or being able to set a great impression in an interview otherwise.
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeships. In order to optimise success candidates will typically have 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above, including Mathematics, English and a Science, Technology or Engineering related subject, as well as A Levels at grade C or above in both a Mathematical based subject and a Science, Technology, Engineering or additional Mathematics related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at level 3.
English & Maths
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Key Responsibilities of a Control Technical Support Engineer Apprenticeship
Control technical support engineer primarily assists in the smooth running of manufacturing activity in activities such as site maintenance. Typically they work closely with other production roles in a fast-paced and cost-conscious manufacturing environment, where complex problem-solving is key.
Duration of This Apprenticeship
Typically the duration of this apprenticeship is 5 to 6 years. This duration may differ depending on the candidate with previous relevant experience and/or already part qualified. Alternatively, this may also be a progression route from a relevant advanced apprenticeship.
Core Competencies of a Control / Technical Support Engineer Apprentice
You will need to develop a strong grasp of core engineering skills. This will not just benefit you in being able to demonstrate work tasks efficiently but be able to transfer your skills elsewhere and build on them even further. The skills that are required are:
Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Using and interpreting a range of engineering data sources and supporting documentation
Understanding key performance indicators and using lean techniques to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Supporting installation, testing and commissioning of a wide range of equipment as needed
Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair on high technology-engineered systems
Maintaining mechanical, fluid and pneumatic power equipment
Maintaining electrical, electronic and process control equipment
Minimising machinery downtime by carrying out preventative planned maintenance
Confirmation testing and subsequent smooth handover of equipment and plan
Leading complex maintenance or technical support activities
Carrying out testing and calibration of instrumentation control equipment
Carrying out maintenance activities on electrical equipment.
This may seem a lot more complex however these are main objectives/competencies you will need to hit within the duration of your apprenticeship.
The Apprentice’s Behaviour & Attitude Towards Work
It is vital for the apprentice to have a set mindset and attitude especially in a modern high value engineering industries. This will ensure success in both your current and future roles as well as being able to meet the company’s targets. These are some of the key required behaviour:
Having
a safety mindset as you will be working in high level risky activities
A
strong work ethic
Problem
Solving Orientation
Independent,
Adaptablility, Team Player
Clear
Communicator
Applies
Lean Manufacturing Principles
Commitment, Quality Focus,
Self-Motivation
Control / Technical Support Engineer Exams & Knowledge
As a Control / Technical Support Engineer; it is important to be up to date with all the necessary knowledge. The apprentice would complete a HND or Foundation Degree which would provide the foundation stage of the knowledge elements in the competence qualification. This will support you further in understanding the requirements to operate effectively and efficiently at a high level within this sector of work. As a core the engineer needs to cover around 960 academic Guided Learning Hours, in order to have a solid grasp of:
Analytical, mathematic and scientific methods for engineers
Project design, implementation and evaluation
Instrumentation and control principles and applications
Mechanical, electrical, electronic, process control and digital principles and applications
Applications of pneumatics and hydraulics
Health, safety and risk assessment in engineering
Industrial control systems and applications
Materials and manufacturing processes
Product improvement and engineering project management
To confirm that you do understand this information and
knowledge covered in your apprenticeship; you will need to:
Complete all exams and assessments required to complete this apprenticeship
A complete summative portfolio of evidence for your real work
Synoptic project
Show completion of required OTJ hours
EPA interview
Explore further apprenticeship opportunities within the engineering industry, check out this post!
Are you looking to become an engineering manufacturing technician apprentice or currently in a training programme? If you answered yes to either of these, then it’s great to plan ahead and start looking at possible careers for your next steps. In this blog, we go through our top 3 career paths for engineers after their apprenticeship.
Costing engineer
As it says in the job role title,
this career is focussed of the cost of working. Before working on a job, the
costing engineer prices up the job based on the work that needs doing, tools
required, and an approximate time that it would take to complete this job. This
role is highly important, so the engineers know what they’re working with. They
keep track of the project and ensure that the tools and project remain within
the budget and is cost effective for the task they are completing.
Costing engineering is a great role to go into. You have high stakes in how engineering products go ahead by collecting data, analytics, proposals, and specifications for the engineer’s work and create templates for how the work will be competed, analysing the job again at the end to make sure that the budget was well kept, and everything went according to plan.
The required skills to become a
costing engineer are good communication, negotiation, and influencing skills in
order to work with the client to get what they want and the price you require.
You also need to have good analysis skills, project management, and be good
financially, knowing what prices things so nothing is over or under charged.
Finally, you also need to be able to interpret technical data and be able to
translate that to the other workers in your team, alongside the client.
With all of these, you’re on the
path to becoming a costing engineer.
Production support engineer
Within this role, you are responsible for a lot of the faults or troubleshooting errors that may occur before or during jobs. They respond to any requests sent in my clients to ensure everything on there is up to scratch and ready for the engineers to go in and work on the job at hand. Once these errors have been found, they talk to the engineers about the issue, so they know for the current job and the future, as well as recording them on the system so these any faults that occur, don’t occur again or as regularly in the future. With these problems found, they work to find solutions or improvements that could be used – planning, designing, and testing their ideas. Production support engineers play a huge role in engineering, always having a job to do.
In order to become a production
support engineer, you need to ensure that you have the required skills in order
to do the job effectively and safely. These are problem solving in order to
always find the correct solution that will take place of the fault and work
safely. You also need to ensure that your customer service skills are highly
trained so you can communicate with clients, receive feedback, and do all this
in a professional and polite manner. Finally, you need to have a trained eye
with a lot of attention to detail and technical expertise, so any errors or
faults are resolved in a high-quality and timely manner.
Highly skilled, organised,
confident, and calm? Maybe the production support engineer role is for you.
Process engineer
The role of a process engineer is
very important in the engineering world. As a process engineer, you transform
raw materials into everyday product by designing, implementing, controlling,
and optimising the manufacturing process. Whilst doing this, you also ensure
that the role that you are doing is time efficient, in order to get tasks done
and tested before the job. You also have to ensure that you are cost effective,
so you are not over exceeding the budget required. On top of all of this, you
also work to ensure that what you do produce coincides with the health and
safety standards.
This job, much like all engineering jobs, have a certain set of skills that are required in order to work effectively. These include problem solving. When something goes wrong while designing or creating, you have to ensure that you can figure out what the problem is and how it can be resolved in a timely matter to ensure all materials are ready when necessary. This also requires critical thinking. You also need to ensure that you have a good attention to detail so your products are to the highest standard possible, matching or exceeding the company standard for better customer reviews.
With these, you could be a process engineer after your apprenticeship.
Are you interested in being a Marine surveyor? or do you wish to be responsible for verifying the integrity and safety of ships? Then this could be the qualification for you. Through undertaking this Level 6 marine surveyor apprenticeship you will open yourself up to the technical world of marine life, and ensure help you to understand brand new industry standards.
Jobs available upon completion of the course
The study of marine surveying opens up a wealth of opportunities, and this is in thanks to the abundance of skills and breadth of knowledge you will curate during your time with the apprenticeship.
To begin with, you could become a Flag State Inspector. Flag State Inspectors are used by Flag States to ensure that the ships that fly their flags maintain satisfactory standards across their vessels. Responsibilities include examinations of the boat’s structure, machinery and equipment, while also upholding health and safety standards in the form of life-saving equipment. It is then your responsibility to recommend control measures, work that needs doing, and communicate this efficiently.
Alternatively, you could use the skills you pick up on this apprenticeship to undertake the role of a Marine Warranty Surveyor. Employment in this role consists of offering technical reviews and reports on machinery and operations to ensure that ships and equipment can be insured. This role is often independent of either the consumer or company and are not tasked to recommend work that needs to be done, they instead leave this up to the client’s digression.
These are just a couple that spring to mind, but you could also move into the role of ship classification surveyor, Class a3 surveyor, and of course a marine surveyor.
Entry Requirements
As this qualification is on a level with a degree, the entry
requirements could be higher than a level 3 apprenticeship, but this is often up
to the employer’s digression, rather than the training provider. Typically to
enter this apprenticeship scheme the expectation is that you have an advanced
level 3 qualification, and additional supporting experience working in a
maritime environment.
One thing that is essential is at the end of the apprenticeship is the candidate in question should have as a minimum a level 2 standard qualification in Maths and English.
Key Responsibilities of a Marine Surveyor
The key responsibility you will undertake as an apprentice Marine Surveyor involves planning surveys of a subject ship or machinery. You will have to assess the condition of vessels to ensure that everything is in keeping with maritime rules and health and safety standards. During this time it will be pivotal to record findings and create high-level reports to deliver to shareholders. Ultimately this will involve providing valuations of ships and a determination of whether a ship is safe to sail.
Away from your time assessing the ships, some of your key tasks will be to maintain appropriate knowledge of changing and adapting shipping standards, know the protocols, and be able to identify health and safety risks at any moment. In addition to this, you will need to liaise and converse effectively with ship owners, agents, insurance companies, and shipyards.
Competency and Assessment
While undertaking this apprenticeship you will have to create a portfolio of evidence, while also undertaking an end point assessment all of which will require the apprentice to showcase knowledge of the following; Survey planning and execution, Technical expertise – rules, regulation, and conventions, Technical expertise – engineering, Communication, Leadership and Management, and Health and safety.
This apprenticeship is an excellent place to develop their
career in the maritime industry. The skills required in this role will mould
any learner into an ideal candidate for an abundance of role, while also giving
you a degree along the way. And unlike other degrees you will learn while you earn
money, letting you progress within both your personal and professional life.
The engineering industry is a fantastic place to start your career in 2022 and you can do that via an engineering degree apprenticeship. With a wide breadth of career paths available in electrical, civil, mechanical engineering as well as specialist areas like aerospace, there’s plenty of opportunity to kickstart a lucrative career through a risk and safety management apprenticeship.
What is an engineering degree apprenticeship?
Completing a degree apprenticeship allows candidates to gain valuable work experience, earn a full-time salary and achieve a degree at the same time via a three year apprenticeship program.
Depending on the industry, candidates would be placed at a relevant company working contracted hours and studying towards their degree alongside.
Why Risk and Safety Management?
A Level 7 degree apprenticeship in Risk and Safety Management could be a fantastic route into the engineering industry due to its versatility. Professionals trained in risk and safety management typically go on to work in fields such as rail, air, technical, product safety or nuclear/ chemical industries.
For candidates keen to start a career in engineering that are yet to decide on a specific engineering specialism, studying in Risk and Safety is a great way to explore a variety of careers in various industries. This is because the course equips professionals with transferable, in-demand skills across multiple engineering sectors.
A Level 7 degree apprenticeship in Risk and Safety Management could be a fantastic route into the engineering industry due to its versatility. Professionals trained in risk and safety management typically go on to work in fields such as rail, air, technical, product safety or nuclear/ chemical industries.
What skills will I develop on the apprenticeship?
Throughout the 3-year program apprentices will build on a variety of crucial industry skills including:
Risk and Safety Management skills: Identifying safety hazards, evaluating risk and proposing appropriate solutions to treat risks. Applying risk and safety management processes and solutions through a full lifecycle across their area of specialism as well as application of regular safety processes and regulations and emergency procedures.
Leadership skills: Gaining a full understanding of the business, relevant stakeholders and their needs. Collaborating with a variety of team members to communicate risks and suggest solutions. Using relevant techniques to identify, evaluate and apply safety procedures.
Lifecycle view skills: Observing safety procedures, processes of self and others and understanding different levels of authority, urgency and importance.
Effective communication: Learning communication process and implementing them effectively with relevant stakeholders, taking into account various factors like rank, urgency and type of communication
Problem finding and solving: Learning systemic tactics for analysing problems and finding creative solutions to risk and safety issues.
What content will I cover under a Risk and Safety Management degree?
Aside from working and learning on the job, what professionals will actually cover as part of the degree program depends on the industry sector and training provider delivering the course; however it will include the following content at an absolute minimum, delivered at a high level.
Risk Management Principles and Practice: Learning frameworks for implementing risk management systems into overall business systems of operation and applying it in real scenarios.
Risk Assessment Techniques: Tactics and systems for assessing risk, evaluating processes and implementing solutions relevant to the industry and context.
Domain: Building an understanding of the chosen industry, business, relevant stakeholders and processes. Learning how the apprentices role interacts with operating companies, supply chains, other industries and third parties.
Specialisms: Variable based on the industry sector
Will the course equip me to go into the engineering industry full-time?
An apprenticeship is a fantastic way to gain invaluable industry experience needed to pursue a full-time career in the engineering industry as you’re building on knowledge, skills and behaviours under real circumstances and in real-time. The level 7 course is designed to encourage candidates to pick up and build on critical qualities needed to succeed in the industry post apprenticeship. Also known as soft skills, candidates will acquire the following abilities throughout their apprenticeship role:
Reliability – Due to high levels of responsibility in the risk and safety sector, apprentices will have to build on organisational skills in order to keep employees and partners safe as well as to prolong the life cycle of equipment and products etc. Being reliable, organised and prepared for emergencies is a must-have quality in the engineering industry.
Adaptable and self-reflective – Entering into a company with pre-existing processes, procedures and problems will require apprentices to recognise problems and adapt to new changes and challenges. Risk and safety management requires constant re-evaluation of procedures to make sure they are up to date with current industry practice, legislation and equipment as well as internal company plans and processes.
Professionalism and team participation: Working across multiple teams and departments on real-time projects in a professional and respectful manner. Keeping well-informed on company policies as well as industry best practices to meet targets set by managers and internal stakeholders as well as to do a thorough job.
What are employers looking for?
To secure a place on a Level 7 engineering course in Risk and Safety Management, candidates will need to meet a variety of practical requirements as well as soft and hard skills in order to increase chances of success in a highly academic and often competitive industry.
Degree apprenticeship requirements
To apply for a degree apprenticeship in engineering you’ll need to meet some of the following requirements including a grade 4/C in English and Maths (or Level 2 functional skills) and right to work in the UK at an absolute minimum.
Individual employers will specify their own requirements based on a variety of factors like industry; however it’s highly likely employers will expect apprentice candidates to have previously achieved a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant science, technology, engineering or mathematics field.
If you don’t have a degree, you could explore some of the Level 3 apprenticeships available in the UK
Overall, engineering is an exciting and dynamic industry to pursue. By doing an apprenticeship in Risk and Safety Management candidates may find lucrative engineering careers more accessible due to the crucial industry experience gained on an apprenticeship.
With the learning and development structure provided on the Level 7 apprenticeship, apprentice graduates are equipped with all the relevant skills and knowledge to increase their chances of progression to higher level positions.
As the world of technology continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for skilled professionals who are able to maintain and repair essential equipment, such as Level 3 Survival Equipment Fitter Apprenticeship. This is especially true in industries that require heavy-duty equipment, such as the army.
Level 3 Survival Equipment Fitter Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a competent and confident Survival Equipment Fitter. Moreover, being capable of carrying out repairs and maintenance on a wide range of survival equipment.
The apprenticeship includes a range of qualifications and assessments, including a Level 2 Aerospace and Aviation (Foundation Competence), a Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering Survival Equipment Maintenance, and a Level 3 Aerospace and Aviation (Development Competence). The apprenticeship also provides practical experience, allowing participants to gain a real understanding of the role and to put their new skills into practice.
If you are looking for a career that is both challenging and
rewarding, then the Survival Equipment Fitter Apprenticeship may be the perfect
choice for you. With the right training and qualifications, you can become part
of an essential team that helps to protect and maintain essential equipment for
a wide range of industries.
A Survival Equipment Fitter is a highly skilled professional who has a range of technical and practical skills. Identifying and recognising a variety of different types of equipment and understanding how to safely maintain and repair them. This includes ensuring the safety and reliability of the equipment, as well as ensuring that it is fit for purpose.
What are their responsibilities?
On the Level 3 Survival Equipment Fitter Apprenticeship, you have a variety of responsibilities and duties that you need to fulfil. From inspecting and repairing equipment to ensuring that the products you work on meet safety and quality standards, your job is an important one. One of your primary responsibilities is to inspect and repair survival equipment.
This includes everything from life rafts, life vests, emergency signalling devices, and other items used in emergency situations. You need to make sure that all equipment is in working condition and meets all safety regulations. You will also need to check for wear and tear, replacing any parts that are not functioning properly.
Finally, you will need to make sure that the products you work on meet safety regulations and quality standards. This includes ensuring that the products are up to date and meet all safety requirements. You may also need to conduct tests to make sure that the products meet the required standards.
Your job as a Survival Equipment Fitter is an important one. You will need to have a strong knowledge of all safety regulations and quality standards. You will also need to inspect, repair, and maintain all equipment. Your duties are essential to ensuring that people are safe in emergency situations.
A Survival Equipment Fitters day-to-day
If you’re a survival equipment fitter, your day-to-day work can be quite varied. You may find yourself fitting and testing aircraft safety equipment, conducting safety inspections, and troubleshooting any problems that may arise.
Days can start with inspecting the aircraft and making sure that it is fit for flying. This involves ensuring that the aircraft has the right safety equipment installed, such as fire extinguishers, oxygen masks, life rafts, and seat belts. Additionally, you may also have to perform maintenance and repairs on these pieces of equipment.
Afterwards, you may move on to conducting safety checks. This could involve checking the aircraft’s fuel and oil levels, inspecting the landing gear, and running a checklist of other safety requirements. Also, having to check the aircraft’s navigation systems and other systems to make sure they are functioning properly. You may also have to troubleshoot any problems that may arise with the aircraft. This could involve diagnosing any problems and figuring out the best way to resolve them. You may also have to make any necessary repairs or replacements to the safety equipment, and you may even have to make modifications to the aircraft itself. Finally, you may be responsible for ensuring that any repairs or modifications are made.
Why choose an apprenticeship in the Army?
A career in the Army can offer an apprentice exciting opportunities that are not available in many other jobs. Apprenticeships in the Army are a great way to gain valuable knowledge and experience while getting paid for it. The Army can provide you with a wide range of career opportunities, depending on the specific apprenticeship you choose. You will also benefit from the training and mentoring of experienced professionals.
This can include specialised training and on-the-job experience in a wide range of areas. Some of these are engineering, vehicle maintenance, and communication and information technology. Apprentices also gain valuable life skills, such as leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork, which can be beneficial in any career. Additionally, an apprenticeship in the Army can open up opportunities to travel, gain access to world-class facilities, and the ability to earn-whilst-you-learn.
Ever heard of a Level 3 Non-destructive testing engineering technician apprenticeship before? Yes, Level 3 Non-destructive testing engineering technician apprenticeships are available. These apprenticeships provide individuals with the opportunity to learn the skills and techniques necessary to become a qualified Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineering Technician. Apprenticeship programs are designed to provide hands-on training in a variety of NDT techniques, as well as theoretical knowledge of the principles and practices of NDT.
Course Overview:
This is a level 3
apprenticeship and the duration of this apprenticeship is 36 months. In the
non-destructive testing sector, Apprentices are required to achieve
industry-recognized NDT Level 2 certification in three methods in accordance
with national and international standards.
What is NDT?
Non-destructive
testing (NDT) is a type of testing used to evaluate the properties of a
material, component, or system without causing damage. NDT is often used to
detect, characterize, or measure the presence of flaws or discrepancies. Common
NDT methods include radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, eddy current
testing, magnetic particle testing, acoustic emission testing, and visual
testing.
A Non-Destructive
Testing Engineering Technician is responsible for performing a variety of
non-destructive testing techniques to evaluate the integrity of metals and
other materials. The technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, and
evaluating the materials for any defects or flaws.
Typical Job titles
for this role include – Testing Engineer and Test Technician.
Responsibilities
include but are not limited to:
Inspect and test materials for flaws and defects using a variety of non-destructive testing techniques such as eddy current, radiographic, ultrasonic, acoustic emission, and infrared thermography.
Perform routine and complex inspections of welds and other components using established procedures.
Analyse test results and evaluate defects to determine whether they are acceptable or require additional testing.
Interpret and analyse complex test results and recommend corrective actions.
Communicate results to customers and management.
Maintain records and prepare written reports of test results.
Maintain and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment.
Maintain a safe work environment in accordance with governmental regulations and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
NDT Skills:
Non-destructive testing engineering technicians must possess a variety of skills, including technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication. They must also be able to work with complex machinery and equipment, be detail-oriented, and can analyse data accurately and quickly.
In addition to these technical skills, non-destructive testing engineering technicians should also have strong interpersonal skills. They must be able to work effectively with other technicians and engineers, as well as with customers. They must also be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
Non-destructive testing engineering technicians must also be able to follow strict safety protocols, as they will often be working with dangerous materials. They must also be able to keep accurate records of their work and be able to troubleshoot any problems that arise.
Entry
Requirements:
Employers will set
their criteria; however, apprentices must have a minimum of three GCSEs (or
equivalent) at grade C or above, including English and mathematics. Those
without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level before taking
the end-point assessment. In addition, you must have good unaided or aided
eyesight to pass the mandatory NDT eyesight test, and you must be physically
fit for industrial work.
Please apply for
this role if the information above appeals to you and you are interested in
earning while you learn. In the engineering and manufacturing industry, there
are plenty of opportunities for job progression after graduation.
