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Apprentice Electrical Calibration Engineer
Gateshead
£20k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Working alongside experienced engineers, you will develop skills in precision measurement, testing, and the use of specialist calibration equipment, while building an understanding of UKAS and traceable calibration. Pressure, temperature, humidity, force, electrical, torque, light, and environmental calibration.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
Training Course
Engineering Technician (Level 3)
What You'll Learn
Course Contents
- Obtaining, checking, and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
- Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and organizational requirements
- Planning and, where applicable, obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
- Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures, and equipment
- Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance, or testing) using the correct procedures, processes, and/or equipment
- Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and reporting those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel
- Completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity and, where applicable, returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
- Reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation used to manufacture aerospace components/systems
- Assembling and disassembling aerospace mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and whole systems (new and in service) as required
- Measuring and marking out of materials to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes
- Precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
- Using mechanical and/or electrical/electronic measuring and/or test equipment used on aircraft assemblies and systems
- Applying assembly techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, welding, and bonding techniques)
- Using sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials
- Contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes, and/or procedures
- Assembling, disassembling, and installing aerospace components, sub-assemblies, and whole systems (new and in service) as required
- Setting up and using a range of measuring, testing, diagnostic tools, rigs, and equipment, using approved methods and procedures
- Installing lighting, power supplies, engine control, and instrumentation systems
- Carrying out testing and diagnostic activities on installed components, equipment, and systems and making adjustments/rectifications where applicable
- Carrying out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aerospace assemblies
- Applying correct locking and securing methods and techniques (mechanical fasteners, locking, and electrical bonding techniques)
- Using sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials
- Installing and connecting pipe-work systems and aerospace assemblies
- Contributing to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes, and/or procedures
- Reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation used to maintain aircraft components and systems
- Selecting and using the correct hand and mechanical tools and equipment while carrying out maintenance of aircraft
- Applying human factors in aviation – attitudes and behaviours to ensure aviation safety
- Using mechanical and electrical measuring and/or test equipment while carrying out aircraft maintenance activities
- Carrying out aircraft functional checks and fault diagnosis, e.g., electrical bonding and earthing; flight control rigging
- Using ground support equipment
- Identifying, controlling, repairing, and preventing damage, fatigue, and corrosion of aircraft components
- Maintaining power-plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers, or rotors
- Using the correct bonding and assembly techniques, e.g., in composite assembly
- Carrying out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
- Identifying and installing mechanical fasteners
- Using sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing techniques
- Assembling, repairing, and replacing pipe work for aircraft and engine systems
- Inspecting, repairing, removing, and replacing aircraft structures, components, sub-assemblies, and systems
- Undertaking aircraft role configuration activities/requirements
- Preparing and maintaining the aircraft maintenance programme
- Applying Human Factors in aviation – developing attitudes and behaviours to ensure aviation safety
- Maintaining relationships between the aircraft operator and the aircraft maintenance organisation recognising the regulatory responsibilities of both parties
- Using relevant computer software, information systems, and documentation necessary to carry out the role
- Using asset and inventory management systems within a continuing airworthiness environment
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Several options are available through the apprenticeship depending on the context of the organisation, whether in civil or military aviation, rotary or fixed-wing aircraft, in continuing airworthiness management, or aircraft maintenance and repair organisations.
- Applying the principles and methods used to implement aviation safety management systems
- Applying reliability monitoring and analysis of aircraft and their systems
- Applying compliance monitoring and quality auditing of the organisation and aircraft
- Working with other personnel internal and external to the organisation, providing good customer service
- Applying fleet planning, maintenance scheduling, and aircraft on the ground (AOG) requirements
Maritime Vessels
- Reading, analysing, and interpreting engineering data, drawings, and documentation used in the design, build, operation, and repair of maritime vessels
- Using hand, power, and machine tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape, and finish components to the required engineering tolerances
- Assembling, removing, maintaining, and overhauling components, sub-assemblies, and whole systems in a maritime environment
- Applying assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as terminations, connectors, mechanical fasteners, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials) on maritime vessels
- Undertaking testing, inspection, and diagnostic activities on components, equipment, and systems on maritime vessels, making adjustments where applicable
- Measuring and marking out to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes
- Using hand tools to cut, drill, shape, and finish components to the required engineering tolerances
- Assembling, removing, and overhauling components, sub-assemblies, and whole systems in a maritime environment
- Applying assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials) on board ships and submarines
- Undertaking the testing, inspection, and diagnostic activities on components, equipment, and systems on board ships and submarines and making adjustments where applicable
- Undertaking planned and corrective maintenance activities on components, equipment, and systems
- Using hand and mechanical tools, jigs, and test equipment safely in the Maritime Industry
- Reading, analysing, and interpreting engineering data, drawings, and documentation used in the design, build, operation, and repair of maritime vessels
- Carrying out fabrication and construction processes through precision measuring and marking out
- Using hand tools/machinery to cut, drill, shape, and finish components to the required engineering tolerances
- Fabricating, installing, and repairing pipe systems in a maritime environment
- Applying assembly and installation techniques (such as brazing, welding, mechanical fasteners, seals, gaskets, jointing materials, and methods) on Maritime vessels
- Undertaking testing, inspection, and diagnostic activities on pipework systems on maritime vessels, making adjustments where applicable
- Undertaking planned, corrective maintenance, and survey activities on pipework components and systems
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Plant and Equipment
- Selecting and setting up the correct tooling and work holding devices
- Selecting and using a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy
- Reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation used to maintain components, equipment, and systems
- Carrying out condition monitoring of plant and equipment
- Carrying out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment
- Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities on high technology engineered systems such as: Maintaining mechanical equipment, Maintaining fluid & pneumatic power equipment, Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment, Maintaining process control equipment
- Carrying out confirmation testing and subsequent smooth handover of equipment & plant
- Supporting the installation, testing, and commissioning of equipment (where applicable)
- Reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation used in the design and development of components, assemblies, and systems
- Producing components and prototypes using a wide range of hand fitting techniques
- Preparing and using lathes, milling machines, as well as other general or specialist high technology equipment such as 3D printing/additive manufacturing techniques
- Using a range of mechanical, electrical, and electronic testing devices and equipment
- Applying mechanical principles and joining techniques to develop products, devices, and equipment
- Applying electrical and electronic principles to develop products, devices, and equipment
- Identifying, diagnosing, and rectifying design problems through the whole creation process including design studio, workshops, test environments, or under laboratory conditions
- Reading and interpreting relevant data and documentation used to produce and/or maintain tool and die components, assemblies, and systems
- Applying methods and techniques to produce, assemble, disassemble, repair, and/or maintain tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures as applicable to the employer requirements
- Undertaking testing to confirm correct operation, and the effectiveness of repairs and maintenance activities carried out
- Undertaking equipment/asset care and/or Preventative Planned Maintenance processes and procedures
- Carrying out complex fault diagnosis and repair activities covering the following technologies as applicable to the tool, die, jig, and fixture environment: Maintaining mechanical equipment, Maintaining fluid & pneumatic power equipment, Maintaining electrical & electronic equipment, Maintaining process control equipment
Technical Documentation
- Producing technical documentation that contains all the relevant and necessary data and information required
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Skills
use equipment, tools or technology with precision
execute software tests
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