Summary
Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council.
Wage
£14,566 a year
Training course
Electrical, electronic product service and installation engineer (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, working hours TBC
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
If you’re a hands-on problem-solver, this could be the apprenticeship for you!
* Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial, commercial, and domestic environments. They make sure electrical equipment works correctly and safely
* As a Street Lighting Electrician Apprentice, you will develop skills, knowledge and experience working in Technical Services
* You will work across the Highways Services Team of Durham County Council within Neighbourhoods and Climate Change
* The structured training programme will enable you to gain experience, further education and broad base skills within Technical Services
* The apprenticeship role involves working alongside fully qualified Electricians, replacing Street Lighting equipment, fault repairs and maintenance, within an external Highway environment
The apprenticeship will be based at Meadowfield Depot but you may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham.
Where you’ll work
Durham County Council, Regeneration & Economic Development County Hall
Durham
DH1 5UQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
Your training course
Electrical, electronic product service and installation engineer (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Observe health and safety regulations and procedures including:
* Apply electrical safety tests.
* Avoid the hazard left by residual energy.
* Ensure all tools and equipment are safe and fit for purpose.
* Understand and apply EU/BS product standards.
* Apply Portable Appliance Testing.
* Identify and use the appropriate mode of communication and be able to deal with and listen to customers.
* Comply with health and safety procedures to protect colleagues, customers and their family.
* Resolve disputes and know who to report to in case of problems.
* Research and apply environmental legislation that is current and appropriate to installations and repairs.
* Advise customers on energy saving practices and choosing environmentally friendly purchases in the future.
* Use the correct lifting techniques.
* Apply safe stowing procedures.
* Fit / remove safety bolts.
* Deliver product.
* Agree suitable site, with customer, for installation.
* Carry out electrical safety tests.
* Install product to manufacturer's regulations.
* Make network connections including WiFi, Internet and blue tooth.
* Demonstrate product to customer's satisfaction ensuring customer can operate product.
* Complete paperwork including re-call registration if agreed with customer.
* Select, use and apply diagnostic tools and aids to locate fault.
* Ensure that there is not a primary reason for fault occurring.
* Ensure replacement components are correct and meet specification.
* Replace components or reinstate software using correct sequence, appropriate tools and techniques.
* Ensure no damage to other components.
* Ensure product is working properly, test it for electrical safety, EU/BS Standards and demonstrate it to the customer.
* Communicate technical findings and Product / claim investigations, both verbally and in writing.
* Observe and adhere to the principals of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) when handling spare parts and open products
* Apply the appropriate electrical, electronic & software principles to understanding the nature and reason for faults.
* Understand and apply the principles behind product connectivity
* Understand and complete Network & Router set-up
* Relate performance to speed and/or set-up of the customer network
* Understand Apps and use them in product function & troubleshooting
Your training plan
Electrical, Electronic Product Service and Installation Engineer Level 3.
You will learn from skilled professionals whilst being supported to study towards a recognised qualification. College release day at New College Durham.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 3)
* English (grade 3)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* IT (grade 3)
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
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Patience