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
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