Apprentice LPG Engineer

Electrical

• Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
• Select, check, and use electrical maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
• Use electrical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
• Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
• Inspect and test electrical aspects of plant. For example, visual checks, insulation and continuity checks, thermographic surveys, and voltage levels.
• Remove and replace electrical parts.
• Prepare and terminate electrical cables.
• Set up, align and adjust electrical aspects of plant.
• Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
• Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
• Conduct functional testing.

Control and instrumentation

• Conduct and confirm safe isolation of connected services
• Confirm safe electrical isolation lockout tagout method has been applied and test for dead.
• Select, check, and use control and instrumentation maintenance tools, measurement, and test equipment.
• Use control and instrumentation diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
• Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
• Inspect and test control and instrumentation systems.
• Check calibration and make adjustments.
• Check loop function.
• Set up and adjust control and instrumentation systems.
• Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
• Remove and replace instruments and sensors.
• Re-connect instrumentation power supply, cables, pipework, and services.
• Conduct and confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
• Conduct functional testing.

Mechanical

• Check and confirm safe isolation of connected services.
• Select, check, and use mechanical maintenance tools and equipment.
• Use mechanical diagnostic equipment and apply fault finding and rectification techniques.
• Apply problem solving and critical reasoning techniques.
• Check condition and operation of mechanical aspects of plant and equipment. For example, pumps.
• Remove and replace mechanical parts.
• Examine mechanical parts for defects. For example, pump seals.
• Set up, align, and adjust mechanical aspects of plant.
• Clean parts. For example, removal of dust and debris.
• Lubricate mechanical assemblies.
• Confirm electrical and connected services deisolation.
• Conduct functional testing.
• Apply bench fitting techniques.

Review and use information. For example, work instructions, drawings, design specifications, and plant configurations.

• Use planning, prioritising, organising, and time management techniques to plan tasks.
• Identify and organise resources to complete tasks. For example, consumables.
• Respond and adapt to work demands. For example, adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environment, re-prioritise workloads to react to breakdowns and fault scenarios.
• Identify equipment to work on. Check plant configuration is as defined.
• Prepare the work area for maintenance tasks.
• Identify environmental and health and safety hazards and risks and apply control measures.
• Apply health, safety, and environmental procedures in compliance with regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, signage and barriers, working at height, confined spaces, and COSHH.
• Follow security procedures. For example, site access, document classification, and securing assets.
• Follow emergency incident and response procedures.
• Apply sustainability principles. For example, minimising waste.
• Segregate items for reuse, recycling, and waste.
• Use mathematical principles and formulae to support engineering maintenance.
• Apply engineering maintenance standards and procedures.
• Apply foreign material exclusion procedures.
• Follow maintenance tools and equipment control procedures. For example, handling and storage.
• Reinstate the work area.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate with others to give and receive information. For example, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
• Record information.
• Produce or update documents. For example, handover notes and reports.
• Identify and highlight issues (red pen) with technical drawings.
• Use digital and information technology. For example, databases, data sharing platforms, email, management information systems, and word processing. Follow cyber security and GDPR requirements.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to identify improvement suggestions.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.

Training schedule
Work based training supported by a tutor from High Ridge Training
You will be expected to proactively engage and build the skills and knowledge to enable you to become a qualified LPG Engineer
This includes the successful completion of the Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

More training information
The apprenticeship training is delivered on site and online, a combination of blended learning

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in:
  English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
  Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working