Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) Engineering Design Technician
Role overview
The broad purpose of the occupation is to contribute to the preparation of design solutions and produce designs, drawings or models for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems or mechanical components. They must understand technical models, drawings and specifications and be able to create their own. They will identify factors likely to affect design decisions, produce Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and engineering drawings and be able to communicate design information to internal and external parties.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a range of internal and external stakeholders. They are usually based at office locations within project design teams and occasionally work at on-site locations. They are required to understand on-site hazards and health, safety and environmental requirements.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for contributing to the design of engineering components, structures and systems. They will typically report to an engineering design manager for supervision, greater levels of technical guidance and support, review approvals and sign-off.
Entry requirements
- Five GCSE’s at Grade C/4 (or above) including Level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science.
- If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English & Maths they must: -Study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 English & Maths - while not a mandatory requirement, this is encouraged due to the entry requirements for the BTEC
- Initial Assessment on enrolment Level 2 Maths & English
Qualifications obtained
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)
Level 3 Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Programme includes
Knowledge
K1: Requirements of company management systems, policies and procedures and codes of ethical working.
K2: Documentation: methods and requirements, data management and change control - electronic and paper.
K3: Awareness of engineering standards and regulations, relevance to the occupation and technician's responsibilities: International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), European Norm (EN) and British Standards (BS) for engineering representations, drawings and graphical information.
K4: Common engineering principles and the application of maths and science to engineering.
K5: Fundamentals of engineering drawing and design as defined by BS8888.
K6: Digital Literacy: Digital interfaces, email, Management Information Systems (MIS), spreadsheets, presentations, word processing, virtual communication, learning platforms, work collaboration platforms. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Cyber security.
K7: Factors to consider in choice of materials and components: cost, quality, physical properties.
K8: Principles of sustainability and the circular economy. Energy efficiency and reuse of materials. Recycling procedures. Principles of control and management of emissions and waste. Efficient use of resources.
K9: Factors to consider in design safety and environmental impact: security, risk, whole life cycle impact, carbon emissions and end of use plans.
K10: Factors to consider in design end-user perspective and experience: ergonomics, aesthetics, the intended use and purpose of the design.
K11: Manufacturing and construction methods.
K12: Relevance and application of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
K13: Verbal communication techniques: Giving and receiving information. Matching style to audience. Barriers in communication and how to overcome them. Engineering terminology.
K14: Written communication techniques: Plain English principles. Report writing. Engineering terminology
K15: Non-verbal communication techniques: Gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, eye contact, body language.
K16: Equality Act - Equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Unconscious bias.
K17: Awareness of health and safety regulations, relevance to the occupation and the technician's responsibilities. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Display Screen Equipment, due diligence, electrical safety and compliance, emergency evacuation procedures, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 – responsibilities, isolation and emergency stop procedures, lone working, management systems of occupational health and safety ISO45001, manual handling, near-miss reporting, noise regulations, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). Risk assessments, safe systems of work, safety equipment: guards, signage, fire extinguishers, situational awareness, slips, trips and falls, types of hazards. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), working at height, working in confined spaces.
K18: Constructability principles.
K19: Measuring techniques for reverse engineering.
K20: Quality assurance procedures for engineering design.
Skills
S1: Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
S2: Work in accordance with the design process, company management systems, policies and procedures.
S3: Review and interpret technical information and requirements from different sources such as specifications, engineering drawings, concepts, stakeholders.
S4: Identify and assess factors that affect designs such as materials, application, location, risk and environment.
S5: Select materials and parts.
S6: Propose and evaluate ideas for sustainable engineering concepts to solve engineering challenges.
S7: Develop solutions that can be manufactured or built, and proven, operated and maintained during their operational life and decommissioned or recycled at the end of their operational life.
S8: Provide feedback on engineering designs.
S9: Apply quality assurance procedures to engineering drawings or models, including own designs and those of peers.
S10: Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
S11: Produce written documents, schedules and reports.
S12: Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
S13: Identify inaccuracies or discrepancies in drawings and specifications and propose solutions.
S14: Incorporate changes to an existing design as a result of any modifications made during the as-built implementation.
S15: Create concepts for system layouts and associated components.
S16: Read, interpret and establish design intent.
S17: Determine the correct tolerances for components of the design.
S18: Follow equality, diversity and inclusion procedures.
S19: Perform simple calculations to use in design drawings.
S20: Use measuring techniques for reverse engineering.
Behaviours
B1: Take personal responsibility for and promote health and safety.
B2: Take personal responsibility for own sustainable working practices.
B3: Respond and adapt to work demands and situations.
B4: Act ethically.
B5: Act professionally.
B6: Be committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice.
B7: Supportive of the needs and concerns of others, for example relating to diversity and inclusion.
Where can you work?
This occupation is found in a wide range of industries of national importance including but not limited to power and water infrastructure, petrochemical, oil and gas, nuclear, renewables, food and drink processing, defence, chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Key information
Starts
- The apprenticeship programme will start in September.
Enrolment
- The enrolment process will be completed prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.
Delivery
- The apprenticeship will be delivered at Loughborough College for one day per week (Term time only)
Awarding organisation
PEARSON/EAL
Progression opportunities
Level 4, 5 & 6 Apprenticeship standards
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering
Full-time employment
Additional information
Current Delivery Involves:
- One day per week (term time only) at Loughborough College
- A progress review every 12 weeks with dedicated trainer assessor and line manager / workplace mentor
- Observations and professional discussions with dedicated trainer assessor in the workplace
