Level 3 Building Services Engineering Craftsperson Apprenticeship - Brent
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Company: Evolve Apprentices Ltd.
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Location: Brent, HA9 0FJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: National Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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Ref: VAC-01127
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Application Deadline Date: 30/08/2024
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Start Date: 02/09/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday
Brief Description
We are looking for Brent borough residents who are interested in completing a Level 3 BS Engineering Craftsperson apprenticeship. The successful candidate will spend 36 months working as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice as part of the CITB / Flexi-Job Shared Apprenticeship Scheme. Employed by Evolve Apprentices.
Qualifications Required
English GCSE C/4 or above (or equivalent)
Maths GCSE C/4 or above (or equivalent)
Skills Required
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness
Training to be Provided
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Future Prospects
Be a qualified BS Engineer and build a career
Vacancy Detail
Apprenticeship summary
• Hourly wage
National Minimum Wage for your Age
Statutory Sick and Holiday Pay + Bank Holiday Pay, automatic enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme, Apprenticeship Oyster Card available for first year travel discounts, TOTUM Discount Cards, course costs covered by Evolve.
• Working week
Monday-Friday, weekends may be an option. Minimum of 35 hours per week but potential for more. Approx. 8am - 5pm but hours will be confirmed by contractor after successfully passing the Stage 1 & 2 Interview.
• Expected apprenticeship duration.
36 months (not including EPA)
• Apprenticeship level
Advanced Level Apprenticeship
Level 3 (GCSE)
What will the apprentice be doing?
A craftsperson undertakes the planning, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and decommissioning of systems heating, chilled water, hot water, and cold-water systems.
• Planning, designing, monitoring and inspecting systems; designing site-specific equipment as required
• Ensuring that the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements
• Designing systems with the aid of computer-aided design software
• Install and test pipework systems and components for cold water systems, hot water systems, heating systems, and chilled water systems
• Carry out pre-commissioning work, along with de-commissioning and dismantling the system pipework and components
This apprenticeship may involve aspects of Domestic Plumbing work on site, but no gas work.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The qualification you would be working to is the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Craftsperson Apprenticeship (Standard) where we will be looking to partner with a training provider to provide the training.
This training will require you to attend college one day per week, you will be paid 7 hours on the day to do so. During half term breaks, you are to attend site 5 days a week unless you have outstanding assignments. You will be responsible to managing/arranging with your line manager.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On completion of this apprenticeship, you can work as a qualified Junior Mechanical Engineer where, with more experience, you can look to progress into a senior position, site/contracts/project management, self-employment, or mechanical engineering business owner.
You will be eligible for the Advanced Skilled Worker (Gold) CSCS Card after the Level 3 qualification.
Other Information
We are looking for reliable candidates who are committed to starting and completing this apprenticeship, who have good timekeeping and attendance, who are as determined to gain the qualification alongside the work experience. We are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.