Summary
The hydraulics apprentice will learn how to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of hydraulic systems and components. The apprentice will learn how to read and interpret hydraulic circuit drawings. The successful applicant should be able to travel to TDR Longbenton for 10 weeks practical training and day release BTec for 2 years.
Wage
£14,526.20 a year
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30pm - 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
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 hydraulics apprentice will learn how to gain knowledge and understanding of hydraulic systems and components. The apprentice will learn how to read and interpret hydraulic circuit drawings.
The apprentice will learn how to:
* Build hydraulic systems and subsequently learn the process of installation
* Commissioning, disassembling fault-finding/diagnostics and service.
* The apprentice may get involved in repair, retrofits, and upgrades on complete hydraulic systems and components
* The apprentice will work in-house and on-site to suit business needs
The apprentice will gain the following skills:
* Understand and interpret hydraulic system drawings
* Ability to build and test complete hydraulic systems, and sub-assemblies from assembly drawings
* Ability to assess and identify hydraulic parts in need of repair from Drawings/BOMs
* Troubleshoot hydraulic installations
* Experience of hydraulic piston pumps, pressure and flow control valves, directional control valves, check valves, and double and single-acting cylinders.
* Experience in field diagnosis
Where you’ll work
Unit 6 & 7
Station Lane Industrial Estate
Birtley
Gateshead
DH3 1DQ
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
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
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
The candidate will complete an Engineering Fitter standard and sit an end-point assessment.
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
Prcatical training & BTec will take place at TDR Longbenton
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language or English Literature (grade grade 5 or above)
* Maths (grade grade 5 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Initiative