Automation and Controls Engineering Technician (Level 4 Standard)
Mode of study | Apprenticeship |
Duration | 4 Years |
Campus | London Road Campus |
Start date | 1 August 2024 |
Course code | PLR4UAT (APPO) |
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Who is it for?
This occupation is found in cross sector (e.g. Automotive, Food and Drink, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Construction), companies involved in manufacturing (discrete or process), logistics or utilities environments. These employers may be directly involved in these activities or as a provider of services (e.g. systems integration, field service, technical consultancy) to these organisations.
Roles and responsibilities may include:
- In daily work, an employee in this occupation will be part of a multi-disciplinary team for example as a member or leader of a project team, maintenance team, service team that will work alongside other stakeholders for example design, production or coordination that interfaces with internal and external customers alike. Monitoring of the operation of these systems can be carried out either within in-situ control rooms or offices, or remotely via web based or GPRS based mobile communications.
- An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the ordering, coordination of services, working to established operating procedures for resources such as equipment and software to ensure functionality of automation systems are maintained.
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Entry Requirements
Individual employers will determine their own entry requirements, but the typical entry requirements for this Apprenticeship will be five GCSEs or equivalent, including maths, English and a science; or a Level 2/3 Apprenticeship.
For a comprehensive understanding of this programme and what it entails, please click here
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How is the course assessed?
This Apprenticeship is taught at our Higher Education centre at the London Road campus on a day release basis once a week where you will be taught the HNC in Electronic and Electrical Systems. In addition, your skills and behaviours will be assessed in the workplace against the apprenticeship standard. At the end of the programme, you will be required to sit an End Point Assessment to ensure you have obtained the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to carry out your role effectively.
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Additional Notes
Typically, this Apprenticeship will take 4 years to complete, plus the End Point Assessment period and is inclusive of the HNC.
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What do I do next?
To be a Automation and Controls Engineering apprentice, you will need an employer who can offer you a specific role relevant to this apprenticeship and release you for your training. Once you have an employer in place, you can apply online. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 653 460 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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