Electrical Design Apprenticeship Babcock International

Passionate about electrical design? Our 3-year Electrical Design Apprenticeship offers a unique blend of hands-on experience and academic learning, setting you on the path to an exciting career in the nuclear sector.

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

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Closing date: 15 Mar 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£19,493.00

Fully funded qualification, personal development training and opportunities, a minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays, competitive pension scheme, employee share scheme, flexible benefits including employee shopping savings portal.
Working week

Monday to Friday. Working hours TBC.

Total hours per week: 35
Expected duration

3 Years
Possible start date

01 Sep 2024
Date posted

17 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship level

Higher
Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)
Reference number

VAC1000212566
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

At the heart of your learning experience is our state-of-the-art design office, where your day-to-day activities will cover a range of tasks including:

Assisting in producing scoping calculations and providing vital support in analysis
Creating intricate models and detailed drawings
Crafting design-based documentation and client-centric technical reports.

You’ll also experience the breadth of our operations through exciting placements across various business sectors.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be ready to make an impact in the world of electrical design, equipped with a wealth of knowledge and experience.

The training you will be getting

You’ll receive practical and theoretical training, combined with company-specific training given in the workplace.   

At Lakes College, you'll work towards the Level 5 Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship. This blend of classroom learning and on-the-job training will make sure you're well-prepared for a career as an Electrical Designer.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into a substantive position within the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Analytical skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 4 subjects including English and Science (Grade C/4 or higher) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade B/6) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 in related subjects (Grade 3) Essential

Things to consider

Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold may impact which roles you are eligible for. You must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

About the employer

Babcock is an international defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Employer

Babcock International

About disability confident

Disabled candidates will generally be offered an interview if you meet the minimum requirements for this vacancy. Contact the employer for full details.

Employers may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people if they receive high numbers of applications.

The disability confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace.

https://earlycareers.babcockinternational.com/

Address

Cumbria

CA24 3HZ

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Training

Training provider

LAKES COLLEGE WEST CUMBRIA

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

training
qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Nuclear technician

Level 5 (Higher national Diploma)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

Once you’ve clicked ‘Apply’, you’ll be taken to our application site. Set up a candidate profile and you can apply for roles at Babcock.