Summary
Assembly of complete battery packs including all cooling sub-assemblies, wiring harnesses, mechanical enclosures. In-line testing of HV battery packs. Assembly of subcomponents and sub-assemblies. Arming of battery packs to High Voltage. Safety checks and electrical testing of battery packs. Ensuring strict adherence to quality standards.
Wage
£18,360 a year
Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08:00 am - 17:00 pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
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 apprentice will be learning the competencies to fully build a prototype battery pack from the cell level all the way up to full system
* As part of their training they will learn how to use hand tools, machining, quality standards, policy procedures and testing processes
* This apprenticeship will give you skills across multiple areas of battery manufacturing
Where you’ll work
Unit 5
Technology Drive
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1GN
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
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
* Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
* Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
* Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
* Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
* Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
* Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
* Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
* Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
* Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
* Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
* Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
* Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
* Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
* Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
* Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
* Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
* Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
* Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
* Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Your training plan
Qualifications included:
* Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard
* Company Training Plan & Assessment
* BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
* Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (Development Competence)
* Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
* Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
* End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship (Months 36 to 39)
* College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*)
Other in:
* An Existing Engineering qualification (grade Pass, Distinction, Merit)
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
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Time Management
* Interest in Engineering
* Motivated
Other requirements
Working on live batteries so attention to detail and understanding of the major risks and adhering to safety regulations is a must. College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire so you must be able to get there as well.