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About the Role
To learn the functions and tasks involved in a Design Department operating within the precast concrete industry. You will learn to produce layout drawings using AutoCAD, gain knowledge of FP McCann products and processes, and develop the skills required to manage drawing projects from initial design through to manufacture and delivery.
What You Will Do
Short Term
- Learn the basic AutoCAD commands and software functions
- Develop product knowledge of the precast concrete products being detailed
- Learn how to use the company's design and detailing package within AutoCAD
- Understand the design office process from receipt of order through to delivery on site
- Progress to producing drawings and layouts under the guidance of a mentor
- Attend day-release training to develop knowledge and skills
Long Term
- Produce detailed drawings and layouts for multiple projects
- Manage projects from approval layouts through to manufacture schedules
- Work with increasing independence while receiving ongoing support
- Become involved in pricing and quotations
- Assist in planning workloads and manufacturing priorities
- Support production planning activities
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Course Contents
- Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
- Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
- Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
- Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
- The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
- Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
- Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
- Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
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Essential Qualifications
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GCSE in:
- 3 other subjects (grade C/4 or above)
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Mathematics (grade B/5 or above)
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UK Driving License in:
- Full (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other Requirements
- Candidates must have a valid driving licence with access to a car. Unfortunately, public transport is not practical to the Weston Underwood site.
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