Summary
Join Babcock as a Communications Engineering Apprentice and enter the innovative world of IT and communication systems as you build the skills needed for an exciting future in communications engineering.
Annual wage
£24,440 a year
Training course
Radio network technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
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
* On this 3-year apprenticeship programme, you’ll get to work on all types of communication equipment, IT and computer networks, repairing and restoring vital communication systems and services for our customers.
* During this time, you will earn a competitive apprentice wage, gain technical experience in the workplace and obtain academic qualifications.
* Working onsite with engineering mentors, you’ll learn about the key components required to provide a robust and reliable communication system, whilst gaining multiple technical skills including:
* Fault finding and component replacement
* Soldering
* Testing and measuring
* Equipment maintenance
* System set up and maintenance
* Equipment calibration
You’ll perform maintenance on communications systems, carry out performance tests, complete fault diagnosis and repair communication systems. You’ll also support in the development of new systems and customer projects, alongside expert communications engineers.
Where you’ll work
Harrogate
HG1 1AA
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
THE COLLEGES' PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Your training course
Radio network technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Operate the planning process including selection of appropriate equipment
* Select appropriate location as part the planning process
* Install or support installation of equipment and termination of cabling
* Install, or support the installation, positioning equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, design detail and perform administrative tasks including installation reports and test results
* Identify the causes of issues relating to frequency re-use and other noise sources
* Prioritise, plan and organise work activity using a methodical approach
* Select the right frequency or code planning method for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) in a given scenario
* Access and use the appropriate test system
* Report faults and use the appropriate escalation process
* Collate and input fault data and statements into the fault management system
* Rectify faults within own area of control or escalate as appropriate
* Utilise tools to review, audit and modify network element parameters
* Configure and maintain Internet Protocol (IP) based Radio Frequency (RF) telecommunications network
* Gather network performance information and user insight through feedback or user experience
* Implement procedures to enhance the performance of the network
* Analyse complex data, draw meaningful conclusions and understand commercial impact
* Use equipment and technology responsibly and effectively
* Locate and apply organisational security polices
* Arrange access to sites according to required procedure
* Create a written work plan & communicate plan to team members
* Use customer feedback to process, prioritise and resolve issues effectively
* Work in agile, multi-disciplinary delivery teams, taking a flexible, collaborative and pragmatic approach to delivering tasks
* Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources
* Review own development needs
* Operate the planning process including selection of appropriate equipment
* Select appropriate location as part the planning process
* Install, or support the installation, positioning equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, design detail and perform administrative tasks including installation reports and test results
* Identify the causes of issues relating to frequency re-use and other noise sources
* Prioritise, plan and organise work activity using a methodical approach
* Select the right frequency or code planning method for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) in a given scenario
* Access and use the appropriate test system
* Report faults and use the appropriate escalation process
* Collate and input fault data and statements into the fault management system
* Rectify faults within own area of control or escalate as appropriate
* Utilise tools to review, audit and modify network element parameters
* Configure and maintain Internet Protocol (IP) based Radio Frequency (RF) telecommunications network
* Gather network performance information and user insight through feedback or user experience
* Implement procedures to enhance the performance of the network
* Analyse complex data, draw meaningful conclusions and understand commercial impact
* Use equipment and technology responsibly and effectively
* Locate and apply organisational security polices
* Arrange access to sites according to required procedure
* Create a written work plan & communicate plan to team members
* Use customer feedback to process, prioritise and resolve issues effectively
* Work in agile, multi-disciplinary delivery teams, taking a flexible, collaborative and pragmatic approach to delivering tasks
* Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources
* Review own development needs
Your training plan
As part of the structured training programme, you will gain qualifications that will help you on your way to becoming a qualified Communications Engineer.
You’ll attend formal BTEC training courses every 6 weeks on subjects such as Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Systems and Telecommunications.
During your apprenticeship, you will be focused on completing your Level 3 Radio Network Technician Apprenticeship. You will also work towards gaining a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Any subject (grade 4(C) and above)
* Any subject (grade 4(C) and above)
* Any subject (grade 4(C) and above)
* English (grade B/6)
* Mathematics (grade B/6)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* Mathematics (grade C or above)
* Science (grade C or above)
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
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold may impact which roles you are eligible for. You must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.