Summary
The roles are working within our workshops but will gain the understanding of other vital areas of the business, this will help achieve the highest level of training we can provide and allow the apprentice the best start to their CNC career.
Annual wage
£12,979.20 a year
Pay will be discussed on offer of employment or interview
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday. 39 hour week.
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
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
The apprentices will receive specific training timetables for the length of the apprenticeship, training in areas such as Manual Milling, Drilling and Turning, Assembly, Grinding, CNC Milling & Turning, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality & Inspection, Deburring, Part Marking and Bonded Stores.
There may be a slight difference to the training plan for the Maintenance Engineer/Fitter to ensure that it is more specific to the apprenticeship.
The working week should be one day at college followed by 3 days at work and a few hours study time at home or college on a Friday.
Where you’ll work
18-30 Morris Road
Nuffield Industrial Estate
Poole
Dorset
BH17 0GG
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
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Your training plan
* Training will be between the college and onsite at Bowmill Engineering Poole.
* During term breaks, the apprentice will be at Bowmill full time Monday to Thursday, with some study time given for home on a Friday.
* Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard (
* Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths as required Personal Development Topics as part of the programme
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* 5 GCSE including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Engineering (grade 2)
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
* Analytical skills
* Attention to detail
* Communication skills
* Creative
* Initiative
* IT skills
* Logical
* Non judgemental
* Number skills
* Organisation skills
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Practical skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
Other requirements
There is a limited bus service, this should be considered when applying. You will also be required to apply for and attend an academic interview at Bournemouth and Poole College.