Level 3 Apprentice Electrician – UKAEA Apprenticeship Scheme 2022

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Level 3 Apprentice Electrician – UKAEA Apprenticeship Scheme 2022

Closes: February 18, 2022
Location: Culham, Oxfordshire, UK, Europe
Salary: £13,525
Annually
Work Type: Apprenticeship
Background Information:
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in joining an organisation where your work will contribute and help to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, an apprenticeship within the UKAEA Apprenticeship Scheme provides a perfect gateway into a future career in this industry. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow’s fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values that capture the spirit of how we work. These values include being: Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative.
Role Description:
Who are we looking for?  We have an excellent opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our organisation where you will spend 80% of your time developing both your general work-related skills and 20% on obtaining professional qualifications. Full training will be provided throughout your apprenticeship, and UKAEA has a dedicated Early Careers Team to support your journey and a nurturing community that learns from each other. Within the 20% training and development, you will be required to enroll with a training provider to complete a suite of activities designed to develop your professional qualifications. This may be completed on day release or block release dependent on the apprenticeship standard you are completing. What opportunities does the L3 Electrician apprenticeship scheme cover?  As a Trainee Electrician you will be able to work alongside and be guided by qualified electricians, technicians and engineers working site-wide across the Culham campus. This is a great opportunity to expand your skills and experience in a range of electrical projects to fully support your learning objectives and develop your career. What will you be responsible for?
  • Engaging in a structured development plan leading to a level 3 qualification in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Building Structures and Environment).
  • Becoming fully conversant with current legislation and codes of practice for electrical installations
  • Learning to undertake electrical installation tasks in accordance with approved drawings
  • Developing testing and fault-finding skills on electrical circuits and components
  • Learning to undertake the construction, wiring and testing of electrical control cubicles
  • Using electrical meters and calibration equipment
  • Studying how to safely use powered and hand tools
You may be required to work at height, in controlled areas and with other trades and semi-skilled operatives when undertaking activities.