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Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship BENNETT ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUM SOLUTIONS LTD

The role of Trainee CAD Technician is a development role, with responsibilities to increase over time, to assist in achieving good communication flow between relevant departments and external sources to enable drawings to be accurate whilst being instrumental in ensuring time schedules, product use, technology and environment constraints are met.

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Closing date: 10 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,700.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed during interview.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    04 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000104232

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Design Work & Schedule Processing.

Ensure all projects are scheduled for fabrication and installation within agreed timescales. Key supervised responsibilities at this stage will be:

  • Prepare working drawings using CAD and BIM software with consideration to British Standard working practices, industry standards and health and safety.
  • Update drawings and BIM models as necessary.
  • Procure all required materials using the System Supplier’s software and prepare glass, panels, and door schedules.
  • Liaise with other relevant departments regarding schedule timescales, highlighting issues accordingly.

Communications

To assist in the effective flow of all communications throughout the department and ensuring that relevant information is distributed to other departments where necessary. Under the supervision of the Design Team members and Design Manager areas of information transfer are:

  • Liaise with team members and Design Manager as necessary to fulfil the functions of the role and meet agreed timescales.
  • Interaction with members in other areas of the business to develop awareness and understanding of internal processes and procedures.
  • Liaise with Contractors and Architects, attending design meetings on site where necessary.

Information Management

Assist the Design Manager in ensuring up to date product and design information is available. Key supervised actions include:

  • Ensure you are aware of up to date literature that is readily available via industry specific publications, and what is available on the Kawneer (Supplier partner)  and other websites.
  • Use and update projects in the System Supplier’s software, ensuring you are aware of the importance of its use.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship Quaification.

Functional Skills if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After completation of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress on to full time positions within the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5/B+) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5/B+) Desired

About the employer

Bennett Architectural: a specialist producer of high-quality architectural aluminium solutions. As one of the UK’s largest Kawneer partners, we provide the full product range of curtain wall, window and door systems to the UK construction industry. We also offer a full range of services from pre-project consultation to build and installation from our head office in the West Midlands.

Employer

BENNETT ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUM SOLUTIONS LTD

Address

ROSEVALE BUSINESS PARK

ROSEVALE ROAD

STAFFS

ST5 7UB

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Training

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Contact

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

+441625410022

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering design and draughtsperson

Level 3 (A level)

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