Summary
We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain low carbon energy projects supporting our clients to decarbonise their buildings. We are seeking motivated and talented individuals with an interest in the energy sector to join us on our journey.
Wage
£15,000 a year
Regular pay reviews
Training course
Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (between) 8.00am - 5.00pm - start/finish times will vary depending on department.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 15 September
Duration
2 years
Positions available
6
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
Working alongside your supervisor/mentor you will:
* Developing knowledge and understanding of building services design principles electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems within a building
* Using project management systems during the construction process in order to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget
* Working alongside the commercial team to understand contractual agreements, review the financial performance of a project and support the procurement process
* Understanding H&S requirements and how to comply with safe working practices
* Managing day to day activities on site which are relevant to your skills, training and experience
* Assisting testing and commissioning activities on site
* Producing technical reports using engineering terminology
* Developing your communication skills by delivering Health & Safety tool box talks, liasing dealing with sub-contractors and producing project reports
Where you’ll work
Century House
Roman Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2LD
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
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Your training course
Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process
* Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions
* Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology
* Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
* Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.
* Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability
* Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
* Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects
* Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
* Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
* Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process
* Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions
* Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology
* Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
* Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.
* Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability
* Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
* Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects
* Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
* Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Your training plan
* You will study a Level 3 Building Services Engineering Technician 2022 qualification
* The qualification will be delivered by Salford City College, Manchester
* You will attend college on a day release programme
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4 and above)
* Maths (grade 4 and above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Design & Technology (grade 4 and above)
* Science (grade 4 and 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
Other requirements
This role may require periods of working away from home and travel to college. Most journeys involving travel and hotels are subsidised by Vital Energi.