Engineering Technician Advanced Apprenticeship

Year 1

As part of the Knowledge you will understand the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations.
You will have an understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians. You will cover the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector. You will cover approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering/manufacturing problems and the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to. You will understand and interpret relevant engineering/manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete your job role.
You will learn the following skills: 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 organisational 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 your responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report 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 return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.

The required behaviours that you will demonstrate are: personal responsibility, resilience and ethics, comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges. Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance. Work effectively in teams. Integrate with the team, support other people, consider implications of your actions on other people and the business. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Open and honest communicator, communicating clearly using appropriate methods, listening to others and have a positive and respectful attitude. Focus on quality and problem solving. Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency. Continuous personal development. Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice.