V03267 - Higher Apprentice Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

During the Engineering Higher Apprenticeship you will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours across a range of different engineering disciplines/placements.  During this time you will gain valuable experience within electrical and mechanical engineering environments, which will culminate in you completing an End Point Assessment with a view of becoming an Engineering Technician. 

The Engineering Higher Apprenticeship is a 3-year programme where you will spend time in a variety of areas within the business.  You will undertake a range of engineering activities and gain valuable experience across the project lifecycle. During the first 2 years you will undertake a HNC in Engineering on a day release basis.

The first 3 months of your apprenticeship will be spent undertaking initial engineering, health and safety training in the Skills Development Centre located in Portsmouth Naval Base.   On successful completion of this training you will commence your first placement within the business.  During your third and final year, you will complete an End Point Assessment to confirm that you have gained the required knowledge, skills and behaviours, to successfully complete the apprenticeship.

Specific activities could include:

Electrical Engineers will produce engineering drawings, data and documentation in order to facilitate the manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul and removal of electrical and data systems on maritime vessels. This covers propulsion machinery, weapons, sensors, and auxiliary systems (such as water, air conditioning, electronic equipment including programmable logic controllers, power generation and distribution).

The role requires knowledge and expertise of the design and use of electrical, electronic and combat systems to ensure safe embodiment of Capability Insertions.

The role involves office-based drawing and document research, along with surveys and validation of systems onboard complex warships.”

Training:
Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities - whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role

Employer Description:
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working