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Engineering Technician (Electrical) Advanced Apprenticeship
Apply From: 13/12/2024
Learning Provider
Delivered by ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Employer
DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED
Vacancy Description
* Mechanical and electrical assembly and installation of bespoke, prototype, high-tech equipment.
* Work on electro-mechanical aspects of the scientific instrumentation including racks and field equipment and installation of motors and electrical sensors for items such as vacuum, pneumatics, water flow and temperature monitoring.
* Assembling, testing, maintaining and upgrading existing beamline equipment.
* Assisting in design, installation and commissioning of further specialist beamline equipment.
* General work, including electrical cabling, designing and building simple mechanical devices.
* Assisting Diamond scientists with user experiments.
* Carrying out regular inspection of installed equipment to comply with safety regulations.
* Competence to undertake mechanical and electrical/electronic fault finding.
* Ensuring that all work is carried out safely and using the correct processes.
* Diagnosing and rectifying faults on a range of circuits and equipment.
* Timely completion of the work relating to the apprenticeship qualifications and completion of the apprenticeship programme.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Engineering Technician (Electrical) Advanced Apprenticeship
Employer Description
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology. As one of the most advanced scientific facilities in the world, Diamond provides the opportunity to work and learn within an exciting and unique working environment with a vast array of scientific research that really does make a difference in shaping and changing the world and our understanding of it. Our technicians are a critical, vital and integral part of Diamond and the work that is undertaken here.
Vacancy Location
Diamond House Harwell Science Didcot OX11 0DE
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
2
Vacancy Reference Number
1000291184
Key Dates
Apply From
13/12/2024
Closing Date For Applications
2025-01-31 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-09-15 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
The first year is spent split between 3 days at Abingdon & Witney College (Abingdon Campus) and 2 days at Diamond working towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship. Over the course of the remaining 3 years, you will undertake comprehensive on-the-job training across a variety of placements on site gaining hands-on experience in Mechanical Assembly and Fitting, Electrical Assembly and Testing, Vacuum Engineering, CNC and Machining, Motion Controls and Engineering Office Design Practice. There will be day release to Abingdon & Witney College in years 2, 3 and 4 where you will study for the Level 3 Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship.
Delivery model:
* Work based training with your employer
* Day release to college during term time
* Regular on-site assessment and training visits across all four years
* Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and/or English (if needed)
The qualifications you'll gain are:
* Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
* Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
* Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Technical Knowledge)
* Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
* Level 2 functional skills in maths and/or English (if required)
End Point Assessment:
* Occupational competence interview
* Professional competence assessment
* Employer endorsement of occupational and professional competence
Learning Provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Contact Details
Dawn Maskens
Vacancy Type
Skills Required
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Practical skills, Interest in science/technology
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