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Senior metrology technician (level 5)

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Information about Senior metrology technician (level 5)

Managing teams that use, design and repair equipment for taking measurements.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • How to apply a measurement strategy, processes and techniques, including, variation, uncertainty and traceability within the organisation
  • How metrology is evolving, including new and specialist technological and scientific developments and how these will impact on the future industry
  • Project management principles and systems; quality management and assurance systems; business improvement and innovation systems; processes and techniques and the how these relate to the business environment in which the organisation operates
  • Commercial and contractual obligations including forecasts, budgets, cost and performance monitoring techniques.
  • The appropriate mathematical, scientific and systems analysis techniques and analytical methods to support measurement processes, systems and software.
  • How to apply health, safety and environmental legislation, regulation, industry and organisational policies, procedures and requirements within the organisation
  • How to apply national and international regulations and standards, industry and organisational procedures and requirements relating to codes of conduct within the organisation

  Skills

  • Develop and monitor measurement capability and capacity within own area of responsibility to support strategic planning.
  • Investigate and suggest changes to process control activities to ensure compliance with contractual, organisational and industry procedures and requirements
  • Participate in risk assessments, assess outcomes and make suitable recommendations for change to processes and procedures, as appropriate.
  • Plan and manage resources to meet the needs and objectives of the organisation and its customers
  • Plan, manage, monitor and evaluate measurement activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development, continuous improvement and supports good practice.
  • Diagnose and solve complex problems in relation to measurement activities and take corrective and preventative action as appropriate
  • Participate in and provide advice on internal and external audits ensuring verification, validation, quality assurance, quality control, compliance and identify process improvement opportunities, where applicable.
  • Develop communication channels and build effective relationships, by engaging colleagues, customers and stakeholders and presenting information in a clear and concise way, to meet organisational requirements.
  • Produce and confirm records, reports and other measurement documentation, as required.
  • Verify, analyse, evaluate, validate and store measurement information, results and data in line with organisational procedures and specifications to support measurement and continuous improvement activities.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, regulation, industry and organisational policies and procedures and requirements relating to safe working practices
  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, national and international standards, industry and organisational procedures and requirements relating to codes of conduct when managing measurement activities

  Behaviours

  • Is positive, innovative and proactive, suggesting and embracing change in order to improve quality and performance
  • Demonstrates drive and resilience, has a strong focus on quality, delivery, completion and customer satisfaction, constantly seeking to maximise and improve own and others performance.
  • Is inquisitive and conscientious, seeking feedback from customers and stakeholders, considering its impact on own area of responsibility, the organisation and the industry
  • Acts as a role model and coach, manages resources consistently, promoting organisational effectiveness and efficiency
  • Makes decisions using personal initiative, analysis and technical knowledge and can make sense of complex situations, with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Is reliable and takes responsibility for any direct reports, and own actions and decisions
  • Is confident and has the ability to represent, and champion own, organisational and industry views, needs and objectives. Can challenge the status quo, as required/
  • Is Committed to continuous professional development, keeps up to date with advances in measurement science and expands own Metrology skills and knowledge through a variety of methods
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Health and science
• Qualification level: 5; Equal to higher national diploma (HND)
• Course duration: 36 months
• Maximum funding: £21,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.

View more information about Senior metrology technician (level 5) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.