Apprentice Assistant Research and Teaching Technician
Role
During this apprenticeship, you will learn to:
- Carry out specified techniques, tests or experiments as directed;
Identify simple problems and resolve and recognise when to refer issues to your manager - Maintain accurate records and draft routine documentation related to your duties
- Ensure the health, safety and cleanliness of the immediate work area, by encouraging staff and students to comply with all basic University / College Health & Safety policies and reporting any issues to your line manager, technical manager, laboratory manager or College Safety Advisor as appropriate
- Confirm that all required assessments are in place, approved and up to date
- Carry out regular maintenance processes as appropriate and ensure records are maintained
- Report any breaches or non-compliance with health and safety procedures to the Line Manager, Technical Manager, Laboratory Manager or College Safety Advisor
- Ensuring waste disposal is carried out correctly for laboratory, recycled and general waste
- Adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy-saving measures
- Assisting with stock level control and informing Line Manager when replacements are required
- Receipt and correct storage of consumables and chemical reagents
- Reporting any problems with equipment or services to the line manager or colleague as appropriate
- You will treat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversity
You will complete any other duties as may be reasonably required by either the Line Manager or Technical Managers.
Engage fully with the University of Birmingham apprenticeship scheme, attending mandatory group days and contributing to the successful promotion of the scheme by representing your department in a positive manner.
Training
The training is on the Make UK site in Aston, Birmingham. The first year is block release at the college with 13 catch-up weeks at the University, the second year will consist of day release at Make with the 3-4th years following a pre-determined programme of formal training with the University towards your End Point Assessment.
All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:
- An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
Completion of the Apprenticeship is designed to be recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech). In the case of the Military specific pathway in the Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician Standard, professional competence will be recognised by the Military Independent Assessment Authority (MIAA).
This post would suit someone with a keen interest in engineering who is looking to develop a career as a technician at one of the UK's leading Universities.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- EEF LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm (breaks to be confirmed)
- Expected Duration
- 48 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 7th July 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
- Physics GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Desired)
About the Employer
- Company
- UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- Location
- Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £19,495.00
- Posted
- Company
- UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- Location
- Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £19,495.00
- Posted