Summary
This is a great opportunity for anybody with a passion for engineering, looking to start a career in the Water Industry. Apprentices will learn on the job and with targeted training courses to gain a Degree qualification. With direction and support from senior engineering personnel, Apprentices will support the development of engineering solutions.
Wage
£21,500 a year
24 days holiday, pension and other benefits
Training course
Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday (shifts to be confirmed).
36 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
5 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
Focusing on the Electrical or Mechanical Engineering design discipline the role will provide the expertise needed to:
* Get the right technical requirements with the Project Definition Briefs
* Ensure and deliver the Engineering Regulatory compliance on relevant Assets in the Electrical / Mechanical Engineering area
* Assisting Thames Water to achieve its Asset Management Planning (AMP8) ambitions to 2030 and beyond
Where you’ll work
Clearwater Court
Vastern Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8DB
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
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Your training course
Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes or operational designs or specifications for products, systems or components to solve engineering challenges such as compliance, technology, technical or physical challenges.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions or actions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
* Collate and use a range of data sources and supporting documentation to support projects.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, project plans, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data or developmental or test evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work to meet the required specification, taking into account factors such as resource requirements, safety, quality, cost and performance or sustainability criteria. Apply processes for project or programme management including outcomes such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
* Identify resources, such as digital tools or technologies, human, equipment, materials or data, to complete design and development projects or programmes of work.
* Create and manage a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
* Demonstrate leadership when undertaking product design, development, modification or update engineering activities.
* Identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the design or development process, which may impact the quality and reliability of the product, system or component.
* Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured and checked for safe operation before use.
* Evaluate engineering designs, development or modification options.
* Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities in the operation and performance of the product, system or component.
* Complete project documentation checks throughout the activity and report non-conformances.
* Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes or operational designs or specifications for products, systems or components to solve engineering challenges such as compliance, technology, technical or physical challenges.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions or actions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
* Collate and use a range of data sources and supporting documentation to support projects.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, project plans, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data or developmental or test evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work to meet the required specification, taking into account factors such as resource requirements, safety, quality, cost and performance or sustainability criteria. Apply processes for project or programme management including outcomes such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
* Identify resources, such as digital tools or technologies, human, equipment, materials or data, to complete design and development projects or programmes of work.
* Create and manage a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
* Demonstrate leadership when undertaking product design, development, modification or update engineering activities.
* Identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the design or development process, which may impact the quality and reliability of the product, system or component.
* Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured and checked for safe operation before use.
* Evaluate engineering designs, development or modification options.
* Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities in the operation and performance of the product, system or component.
* Complete project documentation checks throughout the activity and report non-conformances.
Your training plan
By the end of the Apprenticeship, you will have achieved a Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard in Product Design Development in Engineering. Qualification included in the standard: HNC/HND & BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in Engineering.
You’ll study for a degree in engineering by day release at Newbury college.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
A Level or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade C)
* Science (grade 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
* Logical
* Team working
* Drive and motivation
* Well organised
* Dedication to succeed
Other requirements
Please note that if you already have an Engineering degree you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship.