Technical Apprentice

Technical Apprentice

Altrad are currently on the lookout for a Technical Apprentice which will involve an element of academic work with a clear path to becoming a qualified technician within the Altrad Babcock Asset Management team. 

Year1

• Initial training, approximately 9 months full time at Glasgow Clyde College - Anniesland Campus (August – June)
  • Completion of SVQ Level 2 – Performing Engineering Operations (introduction to the practical aspects of Engineering)
  • HNC Mechanical Engineering

  Year 2

• On the job training – Renfrew based
• Mentored placements throughout business
  • Requirement to meet specific competencies
  • Regular reviews by external accreditation/training body
  • Majority of placements based in Renfrew
  • Opportunity for national placements

     

• Placements in the following disciplines/areas
  • Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
  • Manufacturing, Testing & Equipment Qualification
  • Integrity Engineering
  • Metallurgy and Welding
• Further Education

Year 3

• Completion of Modern Apprenticeship and progress to Assistant Technician
• Continue Further Education in relevant subject area-Engineering/NDT/Metallurgy (Foundation Degree level)
• Fully funded and supported by Altrad Babcock
• Progress to Technician level upon successful completion of Foundation Degree

Key Deliverables:

• Attend college classes and examinations/assessments when required
• Undertake technical activities under the supervision of senior staff
• Adopt Altrad safety culture in all aspects of working life
• Maintain personal log book/portfolio to meet requirements of Modern Apprenticeship
• Support senior staff in the execution of project work as required

• Meet personal development plans and targets required to follow Technical Apprentice training scheme
  • Attain SVQ2 – Performing Engineering Operations in year 1
  • Attain HNC – Mechanical Engineering in year 1

• Maintain personal log book/portfolio for SVQ3 (Years 2-3) to meet requirements of Modern Apprenticeship
• To support senior staff undertaking technical duties at base and/or site as required
• To meet all health & safety requirements of any work being undertaken

Key Requirements:

• 2 Highers or A levels at A-C in Maths (Mandatory), Physics (preferred), Chemistry, English, Graphical Communications or other Technical subject (s) (Achieved or Expected)
• Alternatively, a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering would be desirable