Communications Engineering Apprenticeship

On this 3-year apprenticeship programme, you’ll get to work on all types of communication equipment, IT and computer networks, repairing and restoring vital communication systems and services for our customers. During this time, you will earn a competitive apprentice wage, gain technical experience in the workplace and obtain academic qualifications. Working onsite with engineering mentors, you’ll learn about the key components required to provide a robust and reliable communication system, whilst gaining multiple technical skills including: Fault finding and component replacement Soldering Testing and measuring Equipment maintenance System set up and maintenance Equipment calibration 

 

You’ll perform maintenance on communications systems, carry out performance tests, complete fault diagnosis and repair communication systems. You’ll also support in the development of new systems and customer projects, alongside expert communications engineers.

Training:

As part of the structured training programme, you will gain qualifications that will help you on your way to becoming a qualified Communications Engineer.

You’ll attend formal BTEC training courses every 6 weeks on subjects such as Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Systems and Telecommunications.

During your apprenticeship, you will be focused on completing your Level 3 Radio Network Technician Apprenticeship. You will also work towards gaining a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Telecommunications and a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles.

Training Outcome:

Upon successfully completing your apprenticeship, you will become a qualified Communications Engineer; if you're the right candidate for an ongoing role, you will play an integral role within our Communications Engineering team to ensure systems consistently meet required service levels.

 

As you progress, you will have opportunities to develop your expertise and take on additional responsibilities. This may include advancing to a Senior Communications Engineer role with expanded duties, providing out-of-hours on-call support, or moving into roles such as System Administration or Engineering Management.

Employer Description:
Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working