Slinger Apprentice Babcock International

Wouldn’t you want to live in a world where people, populations and the planet thrive? Where technology protects rather than threatens. Where societies feel safe and secure. Where cities and continents feel part of one global community. You will you will acquire all the required skills to carry out a variety of lifting operations within the Devonport site, from working with a variety of cranes to using portable equipment and rigging/fleeting within nuclear areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a level 3 qualification.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,319.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    31 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000127561

  • Positions

    8 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Becoming a qualified slinger, you will develop the learn fundamental knowledge skills and behaviours required to become a fully functioning member of the lifting team on site.
  • During the course, you will acquire all the required skills to carry out a variety of lifting operations within the Devonport site, from working with a variety of cranes to using portable equipment and rigging/fleeting within nuclear areas.
  • You will be versed with all the current legislations and keep up to date with any legislative changes.

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

You will gain a variety of national qualifications, this includes:
NPORS N402
NPORS N104
NPORS N047
NPORS N046

  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Construction Lifting, Positioning and Installing Structures, Plant and Equipment (RQF)
  • Level 3 Engineering Construction Rigger Apprenticeship standard (including NVQ Level 3)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The apprenticeship will enable you to become a qualified slinger. You will become a fully functioning member of the lifting team on site. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

You will be required to spend 3/4 weeks away at our provider’s sites in Birmingham. Apprentices will work at a variety of locations across the Devonport site and will move around to gain an insight into all the operations on site. There is no requirement to attend college, all training will be done onsite except for the above.

About the employer

Work for the world you want to live in. Work to leave a positive legacy that is felt for generations. Work as one team, one Babcock and create a safe a secure world, together. For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate, and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

Employer

Babcock International

Address

Devonport Royal Dockyard

Devonport

Plymouth

PL1 4SG

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Training

Training provider

ALTRAD BABCOCK LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering construction erector rigger

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply via the link

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023