Electrical\nMechanical\nControl & Instrumentation\nThe engineering apprenticeship is a comprehensive training programme lasting up to 4 years. It starts with a year of engineering foundation training at UHI NWH (Thurso) followed by up to 3 years of training and work experience at Dounreay and other locations, with day release for academic studies. The programme leads to an SCQF Level 7 SVQ in an engineering discipline and requires you to gain a Higher National Certificate in Engineering Systems\n\nWhat do I do?\n\nWorking alongside our experienced trade staff on a range of maintenance and project work, gaining knowledge and experience to work independently within the appropriate discipline.\n\nElectrical â Precision installation of all forms of containment, cabling and plant as well as routine maintenance and breakdown repairs on all forms of industrial plant\nMechanical - maintaining mechanical plant and equipment including cranes, pumps, hydraulic and steam systems, also machining/fabricating to produce quality mechanical components by turning, milling, cutting, bending and welding all to exact engineering drawings\nControl & Instrumentation - Maintenance, repair, installation and commissioning of radiological instruments, process equipment, security systems, networks and heating/ventilation systems: working with temperature, pressure, flow and electronics The Training:\n\nYear 1:\n\nFull time at UHI NWH â undertaking NC Engineering Systems and SCQF5 SVQ Performing Engineering Operations\nOutward bound course\nDounreay site placements during college holidays\nYears 2 â 4:\n\nFull time at Dounreay site. On-the-job training and placements across the different areas/workshops working towards your competency qualifications\nDay release to UHI NWH to work towards HNC/D Engineering Systems Requirements:\n\nHave achieved (or expect to achieve) a minimum of National 5 (Grades A-C) or equivalent in Maths, Physics or Engineering Science and a Technical subject\nHave good communication, team working and problem solving skills\nAble to demonstrate a practical interest in Engineering\nFor Electrical and Instrument applicants there is a requirement to pass a colour vision assessment\nAble to commute to the Dounreay site (local bus service is available) and UHI NWH Thurso