ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – LEVEL 3

Overview

Core knowledge for the level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship; understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations, understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians, understanding the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation and the potential implications for the organisation if this is not adhered to.

Core skills of:

• Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/ manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel, obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation) and core behaviours of; taking personal responsibility, resilience and ethics.
• Comply with health and safety guidance and procedures, be disciplined and have a responsible approach to risk, work diligently at all times, accept responsibility for managing time and workload and stay motivated and committed when facing challenges.
• Comply with any organisational policies/codes of conduct in relation to ethical compliance and focus on quality and problem solving.
• Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrates attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency