Control & Instrumentation Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 5)

What will the apprentice be doing?

An Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer specifies and oversees maintenance on systems and equipment located on the site. The EC&I maintenance engineers play a key role in ensuring that the Control & Instrumentation equipment on the site functions safely, efficiently & remains complainant with all statutory legislation.

Key duties:
-assist the Engineering Section Head to ensure that site plant is maintained and is suitably safe, efficient and reliable.
-provide techincal support

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

Trainee Control & Instrumentation Engineer - Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship Standard Reference: ST0380 - Level 5

-Bridgewater and Taunton College - National College for Nuclear, Bridgewater
-length of training - 42 months
-training will be delivered using a blended online distance learning and block release attendance at college
-travel, accommodation and meal allowance included for block release if applicable

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

- Assistant/ Trainee Engineer
- System/ Project Engineer
- Operations Engineer
- Site Engineer
- Section Head
- Engineering Manager

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, commitment to safety

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Mathematics, English & Science (Grade 5 x 9-4 or A*-C) Essential
A Level or equivalent any Level 3 subject or 96 UCAS points (Grade Level 3 or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Key things to consider: •Due to the remote location of the site, own transport is required. •The role will involve working outside, at times at heights.