FESS Workshop Assistant Apprentice

ACCESS TRAINING LTD

GATESHEAD, NE11 0JL

Closes in 19 days (Thursday 15 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 May 2024

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Summary

As a result of growth in the popularity of the Fire, Emergency & Security Systems apprenticeship at Access Training, an opportunity has arisen to join our team. They will be fast-tracked through the apprenticeship and become a multi-disciplined technician. Duties include drilling holes/using a cordless drill and a range of hand .

Annual wage
£16,133 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
08.30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday 36.5 hours per week

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 19 August

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The successful applicant will work towards the Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard and will also apply for their apprentice ECS card.

Will be required to attend weekly day release at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead

Where you’ll work

GATESHEAD SKILL ACADEMY

8TH AVENUE

KINGSWAY SOUTH TEAM VALLEY

GATESHEAD

NE11 0JL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.
  • Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.
  • Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.
  • Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.
  • Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.
  • Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.
  • Carries out risk assessments.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.
  • Plan and install systems cabling.
  • Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.
  • Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade Grade Minimum Grade A*-C / 4-9)
    • Maths (grade Grade Minimum Grade A*-C / 4-9)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Electrical / Engineering (grade Grade Minimum Grade A*-C / 4-9)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Confident speaking in groups.

    Other requirements

    Please note you may be required to work in small spaces, at height or occasionally outdoors.

    About this company

    Access Training is an award winning training provider, based on Team Valley, Gateshead. We have been delivering training programmes for businesses and individuals across the North East for 40 years. We have a genuine interest in the success of the companies we work with and the people we train, and we aim to provide a personal, bespoke service.

    After this apprenticeship

    There is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and willing to learn.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000251690.

    Apply now

    Closes in 19 days (Thursday 15 August at 11:59pm)

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