Scientific Instrument Apprentice Technician FMB OXFORD LTD
The vacancy is for an apprentice to train as a Scientific Instrument Technician. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain valuable scientific knowledge and experience of scientific instrumentation and its applications, at the same time gaining recognised engineering qualifications.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Jul 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£15,000.00
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Working week
FMB Oxford operates a Flexible Hours Scheme, allowing a choice of start and finish times to suit individual requirements. Standard working pattern is 8 hours (plus half hour lunch break) Mon - Thurs, 5 hours Friday.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
30 Aug 2023
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Date posted
26 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000126938
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Working alongside FMB Technicians and Engineers, the apprentice will train in the skills required for the assembly and test of components, sub-assemblies and final product to agreed specifications, quality and time/cost objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
•Manufacture components, fixtures and test equipment to specifications.
•Participate in improvement projects and problem solving activities.
•Communicate professionally.
•Maintain plant, test equipment and tools in good working order.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Qualifications included:
- Engineering Technician - Apprenticeship Standard.
- Company Training Plan
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Foundation Competencies (full time at college for Year 1)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Development Competence (workplace)
- Level 2 Functional Skills- Maths (if required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required)
- End Point Assessment
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Development in the role of Technician could offer world-wide travel opportunities for installation of the systems. With time and experience, there is potential to secure roles such as Senior Technician and Production Leader.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Training
Training provider
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Sally Parr
s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org
07879 128768
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
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This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 31 Jul 2023