Responsibilities
The first 12 months of the programme will be spent attending Gloucestershire Engineering Training College (GET) on a full-time basis to achieve a broad-based engineering introduction, NVQ at Level 2 and Technical Certificate Year 1.
In the subsequent 3 years the apprentice will have on site training at the INVISTA Gloucester site working alongside INVISTA’s skilled Technicians and Engineers with one day per week spent at GET. The apprentice will work towards and achieve a NVQ level 3 in Mechatronics Maintenance and Technical Certificate (in Year 2).
There is also the potential for the apprentice to complete a Higher National Certificate in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Scheduled and planned preventive maintenance on high speed production and services equipment
- Fault finding and reactive maintenance on all plant equipment in the event of breakdowns
- Workshop based activities including motor and winder repairs
- Condition based monitoring on equipment
- Programming control systems including PLC, SCADA & DCS
Future Prospects
There is also the potential for the apprentices to complete a Higher National Certificate in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Reality Check
This programme is a great opportunity, however will require a lot of hard work and dedication. Learners will be expected to work 2 or 3 qualifications at the same time and also contribute towards the maintenance team from the second year onwards.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Skills Required
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Qualities Required
Be able to demonstrate a practical mind set and have shown past interest in the engineering field through school work or outside interests.
A desire to enter the field of Electrical/Mechanical maintenance.
You will need to be self-motivated, committed and hardworking and be able to work under supervised conditions, as part of a team and also on your own initiative.
Qualifications Required
Five GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade C (9-4) or above, which must include maths, English and a science subject, together with a real interest in technical matters.
Training Provided
INVISTA are very proud to be working with Gloucestershire Engineering Training as our apprentice training provider of choice for our apprenticeship development programmes.
Providing engineering companies across the county with the highest quality training in mechanical and electrical engineering, GET lead the way in quality of delivery, structure and disciplined learning, with a network of support for learners and employers that is second to none within the county.
During your apprenticeship you will complete:
- An NVQ3
- Technical Certificate
- End Point Assessment
- Functional skills in maths, English and ICT (If applicable)
