Apprenticeship Level

This apprenticeship standard is at level 2

Core Skills

An engineering operative will be able to:

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
• Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
• Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
• Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
• Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste

Knowledge

• Cable types and where they should be used
• Electrical and electronic assembly and testing techniques
• Specific safe working practices, isolation procedures and safe reinstating of equipment/system that need to be observed

Skills

• Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed

Qualifications & Skills

• GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4 or better) in English Language and Mathematics is essential
• Individuals need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, IT skills, number skills, analytical skills, demonstrate attention to detail, logical attitude and be a team player
• Individuals must be able to demonstrate a willingness and passion to develop skills within industry, be hardworking, confident and organised

For additional information please contact Claire Dingwall by email claire.dingwall@bilfinger.com.

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