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Propulsion technician (level 4)

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Testing or building function to support the development of propulsion systems.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • The statutory and organisation health and safety policies, procedures and regulations that must be adhered to in a propulsion environment
  • The risk assessment process, procedures and documentation used within their own area of responsibility.
  • How to communicate effectively, listen, question, support and mentor others.
  • The relevant internal and external quality standards and procedures that apply to the design, development and manufacture of propulsion systems.
  • The principles and purpose of quality auditing.
  • The core engineering principles such as mathematics, science, mechanical and electrical/electronic applications relevant to their specialism
  • The importance of developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in order to meet all the relevant requirements, i.e. legal & code of practice.
  • How to prioritise their own and their/team’s workload to ensure that targets are met and to ensure effective use of resource/equipment
  • The various data collection systems used and their formats.
  • The principles and application of Measurement Systems Analysis methods and techniques.
  • How to analyse and interpret first line data accurately in order to, validate quality, draw conclusions, provide recommendations and communicate with others in a recognised format.
  • The use, benefits and applications of continuous improvement techniques and methods for engineering (such as Kaizen and Six Sigma).
  • The importance for organisations to manage and monitor supplier performance ensuring that cost, service, quality and sustainability objectives are being achieved and their responsibilities in that process
  • How to produce accurate, effective and concise plans, presentations and analysis of graphs/charts, process and lessons learnt documents.
  • The Internal and external audit compliance requirements (such as TS16949 and ISO 14001)
  • The criteria used to determine the testing method(s) and equipment to be used.
  • The principles of how to create and edit test scripts to ensure data obtained is valid and reliable
  • The preparation and set up requirements of testing and data collection equipment/ancillary systems.
  • The preparation and set up requirements of propulsion units to be tested.
  • How to run and operate propulsion testing equipment effectively to ensure quality and consistent outcomes including understanding limits of adjustment and parameters for safe running and standardisation.
  • The different types and purpose of the tests that can be carried out on propulsion units/systems being developed such as performance, emissions, climatic, noise, vibration, durability, mechanical, electrical and calibration
  • The importance of ensuring that engines are not contaminated during the build and the implications for the quality of the development programme data if this is not adhered to
  • The importance of adhering to the quality criteria such as setting working clearances and torque settings
  • The different fault diagnostic methods used, their application and selection
  • The methodologies used for part and product quality investigations
  • How to validate tooling and build deviations and associated equipment and instrumentation
  • The statutory and organisation health and safety policies, procedures and regulations that must be adhered to in a propulsion environment
  • The risk assessment process, procedures and documentation used within their own area of responsibility.
  • How to communicate effectively, listen, question, support and mentor others.
  • The relevant internal and external quality standards and procedures that apply to the design, development and manufacture of propulsion systems.
  • The principles and purpose of quality auditing.
  • The core engineering principles such as mathematics, science, mechanical and electrical/electronic applications relevant to their specialism
  • The importance of developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in order to meet all the relevant requirements, i.e. legal & code of practice.
  • How to prioritise their own and their/team’s workload to ensure that targets are met and to ensure effective use of resource/equipment
  • The various data collection systems used and their formats.
  • The principles and application of Measurement Systems Analysis methods and techniques.
  • How to analyse and interpret first line data accurately in order to, validate quality, draw conclusions, provide recommendations and communicate with others in a recognised format.
  • The use, benefits and applications of continuous improvement techniques and methods for engineering (such as Kaizen and Six Sigma).
  • The importance for organisations to manage and monitor supplier performance ensuring that cost, service, quality and sustainability objectives are being achieved and their responsibilities in that process
  • How to produce accurate, effective and concise plans, presentations and analysis of graphs/charts, process and lessons learnt documents.
  • The Internal and external audit compliance requirements (such as TS16949 and ISO 14001)
  • The criteria used to determine the testing method(s) and equipment to be used.
  • The principles of how to create and edit test scripts to ensure data obtained is valid and reliable
  • The preparation and set up requirements of testing and data collection equipment/ancillary systems.
  • The preparation and set up requirements of propulsion units to be tested.
  • How to run and operate propulsion testing equipment effectively to ensure quality and consistent outcomes including understanding limits of adjustment and parameters for safe running and standardisation.
  • The different types and purpose of the tests that can be carried out on propulsion units/systems being developed such as performance, emissions, climatic, noise, vibration, durability, mechanical, electrical and calibration
  • The importance of ensuring that engines are not contaminated during the build and the implications for the quality of the development programme data if this is not adhered to
  • The importance of adhering to the quality criteria such as setting working clearances and torque settings
  • The different fault diagnostic methods used, their application and selection
  • The methodologies used for part and product quality investigations
  • How to validate tooling and build deviations and associated equipment and instrumentation

Skills

  • Manage risk and the application of Health and Safety within their area of responsibility
  • Communicate effectively, listen, question, support and mentor others, whilst promoting an attention to detail throughout the propulsion development process
  • Manage checks on test or build systems and problem solve where issues arise
  • Demonstrate critical and analytical reasoning, robust planning and task co-ordination
  • Lead the setting up of equipment and ancillary systems used for build or test and where applicable carry out any required modifications
  • Ensure instrumentation captures high quality data in a systematic and repeatable way
  • Carry out checks, measurement and calibration activities following approved procedures and processes
  • Comply with internal processes and procedures to ensure equipment is fit for purpose, maintained correctly and in calibration
  • Monitor and validate test or build data quality
  • Implement proposals for test or build plan modifications based on quality and quantitative data
  • Prioritise test or build output to maximise efficient use of specialist equipment
  • Manage all internal and external customer needs throughout test or build execution
  • Develop procedures and processes necessary to meet all relevant standards and requirements, i.e. legal & code of practice
  • Guide and develop other team members
  • Create internal test or build instructions and process documents.
  • Support the development of proposals to develop new/alternative technologies
  • Lead the preparation and installation activities for propulsion units under test
  • Lead the testing activity ensuring the test is carried out in line with manufacturer instructions and/or company standard operating procedures
  • Check and monitor the test to ensure that it is carried out under the specified conditions set out in the test script/specification
  • Ensure the servicing schedules and maintenance of propulsion testing equipment is carried out in line with manufacturer instructions and/or company standard operating procedures
  • Lead the diagnosis and analysis of any faults found on propulsion units under test
  • Check that all preparation activities to support the prototype engine build development programme have been carried out correctly
  • Ensure that the specified components are available for the build and that they are in a usable condition
  • Lead the build of the prototype/ development engine ensuring it has been built to the correct specification and is ready for testing
  • Lead the diagnosis and analysis of any faults identified during the development engine build
  • Lead and support modification activities to improve engine build reliability and performance
  • Lead the validation process for tooling and build deviations and associated equipment/instrumentation
  • Manage risk and the application of Health and Safety within their area of responsibility
  • Communicate effectively, listen, question, support and mentor others, whilst promoting an attention to detail throughout the propulsion development process
  • Manage checks on test or build systems and problem solve where issues arise
  • Demonstrate critical and analytical reasoning, robust planning and task co-ordination
  • Lead the setting up of equipment and ancillary systems used for build or test and where applicable carry out any required modifications
  • Ensure instrumentation captures high quality data in a systematic and repeatable way
  • Carry out checks, measurement and calibration activities following approved procedures and processes
  • Comply with internal processes and procedures to ensure equipment is fit for purpose, maintained correctly and in calibration
  • Monitor and validate test or build data quality
  • Implement proposals for test or build plan modifications based on quality and quantitative data
  • Prioritise test or build output to maximise efficient use of specialist equipment
  • Manage all internal and external customer needs throughout test or build execution
  • Develop procedures and processes necessary to meet all relevant standards and requirements, i.e. legal & code of practice
  • Guide and develop other team members
  • Create internal test or build instructions and process documents.
  • Support the development of proposals to develop new/alternative technologies
  • Lead the preparation and installation activities for propulsion units under test
  • Lead the testing activity ensuring the test is carried out in line with manufacturer instructions and/or company standard operating procedures
  • Check and monitor the test to ensure that it is carried out under the specified conditions set out in the test script/specification
  • Ensure the servicing schedules and maintenance of propulsion testing equipment is carried out in line with manufacturer instructions and/or company standard operating procedures
  • Lead the diagnosis and analysis of any faults found on propulsion units under test
  • Check that all preparation activities to support the prototype engine build development programme have been carried out correctly
  • Ensure that the specified components are available for the build and that they are in a usable condition
  • Lead the build of the prototype/ development engine ensuring it has been built to the correct specification and is ready for testing
  • Lead the diagnosis and analysis of any faults identified during the development engine build
  • Lead and support modification activities to improve engine build reliability and performance
  • Lead the validation process for tooling and build deviations and associated equipment/instrumentation

Behaviours

  • Personal Responsibility & Compliance: Complies with statutory and organisational health & safety regulations and policies at all times. Accepts responsibility for their work load with a responsible approach to risk. Continually demonstrates a high level of motivation and resilience when facing challenges
  • Working Effectively in Teams: Create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with the team and a wide range of internal, external and connected stakeholders. Maintains the highest standards of integrity and ethics in all business relationships.
  • Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Maintain effective partnerships with suppliers and customers through the company processes to achieve sound objectives.Open and honest clear communication using appropriate methods. Always demonstrating a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Quality & Problem Solving: Strong desire to ensure that the root cause of a problem is identified and addressed, continually seeks opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency whilst also demonstrating technical leadership.
  • Continuous Personal Development. Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice
  • Personal Responsibility & Compliance: Complies with statutory and organisational health & safety regulations and policies at all times. Accepts responsibility for their work load with a responsible approach to risk. Continually demonstrates a high level of motivation and resilience when facing challenges
  • Working Effectively in Teams: Create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with the team and a wide range of internal, external and connected stakeholders. Maintains the highest standards of integrity and ethics in all business relationships.
  • Effective Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Maintain effective partnerships with suppliers and customers through the company processes to achieve sound objectives.Open and honest clear communication using appropriate methods. Always demonstrating a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Quality & Problem Solving: Strong desire to ensure that the root cause of a problem is identified and addressed, continually seeks opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency whilst also demonstrating technical leadership.
  • Continuous Personal Development. Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seeks opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Engineering and manufacturing
Qualification level
4
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course duration
42 months
Funding
£21,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
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  • Engine Build and Process Technician

View more information about Propulsion technician (level 4) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.