Science Manufacturing Technician L3 Apprenticeship

Occupational skills and knowledge

1. At the end of the apprenticeship the apprentice will be able to:
2. Work safely in a science industry environment, understanding personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment and Security and principles of risk management. 
3. Understand and follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace. 
4. Understand the internal and external regulatory environment pertinent to the sector and the sponsoring company and comply with regulations proficiently whilst keeping up to date with any changes. 
5. Understand and apply problem solving techniques. 
6. Participate in continuous performance improvement. 
7. Understand the business environment in which the company operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct. 
8. Safely use all necessary equipment, following the appropriate engineering techniques, procedures and methods of relevance to complete the maintenance activity.
9. Prepare the work area for maintenance of plant, systems or components. 
10. Carry out planned routine and non- routine maintenance activities, effectively, efficiently and safely.
11. Understand and apply the practices and procedures for planning to maintain systems and equipment, relevant to a single specialist discipline or a number of disciplines (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) as required by the job role whilst following applicable codes and standards. 
12. Understand and apply techniques to identify faults in plants, systems and components to achieve satisfactory solutions. 
13. Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of plant, systems and components. 
14. Conduct safe and effective exchange of plant and equipment to others and accept and confirm responsibility for the plant and equipment within the work area. 
15. Manufacture or assemble components within skill set. 
16. Understand how to identify obsolescence and end-of-life issues. 
17. Understand and apply information extracted from engineering drawings, specification diagrams and maintenance manuals and/or computer database systems including accurate data inputs. 
18. Understand and apply technical knowledge relevant to a single specialist discipline or a number of disciplines (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) as required by the job role.
19. Develop and apply theoretical knowledge of engineering and its application to the required sector & job ro This should be acquired through a qualification set at level 3 (or above) that is approved by a licensed professional engineering institution.

Behaviours

1. The apprentice must also demonstrate the required attitudes, behaviours and interpersonal skills associated with the professional workplace including:

• communicate effectively using a full range of skills: speaking; listening; writing; body language; presentation
• work and interact effectively within a team and other groups as required
• work independently and proactively take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks
• understand impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality
• excellent time management and ability to complete work to schedule
• ability to handle change and respond to change management processes in a positive manner
• pursuing excellence in line with organisational norms and values
• demonstrate a can do attitude and willingness to operate flexibly to meet business demands.