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An apprenticeship is a genuine paid job with an accompanying skills development programme. Through the apprenticeship, apprentices gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills they need for their immediate job as a DE&S Deca Technician and future career.
There is a common misconception that apprenticeships are only for young people. Anyone can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way that is recognised by other employers.
This apprenticeship will be based on an existing standard or framework and will last for 36-months, extendable up to 42-months in exceptional circumstances. Apprentices that reach the benchmark standards are eligible to be considered for many of the technician roles we have in the business.
Job description
Year One
During your first year you’ll be at Coleg Cambria fulltime, studying for your BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations and Functional Skills. You will also attend DE&S Deca Sealand for periods of additional training. You will have dedicated pastoral support from DE&S Deca staff whilst attending college.
Years Two and Three
There is a blended approach to delivering training. You will complete a BTEC Enhanced Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) and a L3 NVQ in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) through day release to college and supervised Work Based Learning. There will be onsite academic delivery and practical skills development with the DE&S Deca Instructors and work placements in the workshops. There will also be opportunities to visit military facilities to enhance the learning experience.
In addition to the academic and practical training you will be introduced to project management, continuous improvement and other essential business processes. You will be trained as a STEM Ambassador and undertake a Charity project.
Apprentices will be expected to pass each phase of training and achieve NVQ Level 3 in order to graduate.
Person specification
The apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training to pave the way for your future career. Training will be undertaken at Coleg Cambria (Deeside Campus) and at DE&S Deca over three phases, which total between 36 and 42 months. Apprentices will follow a programme of Standard Based Training and will benefit from the advice, support and mentoring of highly skilled and experienced technicians.
Apprentices will be expected to pass each phase of training and achieve NVQ Level 3 in order to graduate.
In return, we offer a professional training programme, opportunities to acquire further nationally recognised qualifications which includes working towards membership of professional bodies and/or apprenticeships, that you can undertake as part of your role, 25 days Annual Paid Leave (plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday) and the potential of an extremely rewarding career.
Essential and Desirable Criteria
You should demonstrate an enthusiasm and ambition to pursue a career as a Technician in a Defence focused public sector organisation. You will need to develop and sustain professional working relationships and have a genuine commitment to succeed across all elements of the training. Our staff must strive for excellence and we expect the same of our apprentices. Applicants must be highly motivated with a real commitment to learn and deliver consistently. Applicants must be 16 years on or before 31 August 2023.
Essential
- An enthusiasm and ambition to pursue a career as a Technician in a Defence focused public sector organisation
- Keen to continue personal professional development
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Can evidence experience of engineering
- Can show examples of qualifications gained through self-motivation
- An understanding of Defence
- Familiarity with ICT equipment and a competence to use it
- A good hands skills and the ability to work autonomously
Qualifications
Essential
Evidence of a good general education, up to GCSE’s NVQ’s or equivalent. (5 GCSE or above at Grade C / 4)- English Language, Maths and a Science or Engineering subject GCSE (Level 4 or C, or equivalent)
Desirable
Grades B to A* or Grades 5 – 9 in Mathematics, Physics or Engineering subject- Prior learning or experience in engineering
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Punctual
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Confidentiality/trustworthiness
- Good relationships with colleagues
- Good personal organisation.
- Able to travel to other sites, with transport provided
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Your ability to follow simple instructions to carry out practical hand skill assessments safely and to achieve the minimum standard.
- Your depth of engineering knowledge and experience – Electrical and general engineering
Benefits
- Gain nationally recognised qualifications
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with significant employer pension contributions
- 25 days paid annual leave plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
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Selection process details
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience.
Candidates will be required to complete a:
- CV
- Application form
- Online numeracy tests. Test to be completed before 23:55 hrs 29th June 23
Stage 1: Online numeracy test.
Stage 2: Full application and CV upload.
Stage 3: An assessment day. The day typically involves practical engineering, mechanical and logic assessments. The day culminates with interviews for all those who successfully complete the earlier assessments.
Assessment days are planned for the two week period commencing: 17 Jul 23. A minimum of 5 full working days’ notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavour to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs. Assessment days will be held at DE&S Deca Sealand.
If successful at interview an apprenticeship can be offered subject to you obtaining satisfactory grades, your references being accepted and all security and health checks are successful.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing 3 Jul 23.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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