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Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)

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Information about Science industry maintenance technician (level 3)

Contributing to the operation of science industry plant by installing, maintaining, testing and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
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  Knowledge

  • Understand and follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace.
  • 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.
  • Understand and apply problem solving techniques.
  • Understand the business environment in which the company operates including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct
  • 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.
  • Understand and apply techniques to identify faults in plants, systems and components to achieve satisfactory solutions.
  • Understand how to identify obsolescence and end-of-life issues
  • Understand and apply information extracted from engineering drawings, specification diagrams and maintenance manuals and/or computer database systems including accurate data inputs.
  • 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.

  Skills

  • Work safely in a science industry environment, understanding personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment and Security and principles of risk management.
  • Participate in continuous performance improvement.
  • Safely use all necessary equipment, following the appropriate engineering techniques, procedures and methods of relevance to complete the maintenance activity.
  • Prepare the work area for maintenance of plant, systems or components.
  • Carry out planned routine and non- routine maintenance activities, effectively, efficiently and safely.
  • Reinstate the work area after completing the maintenance of plant, systems and components.
  • 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.
  • Manufacture or assemble components within skill set.
  • 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

  • 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.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Engineering and manufacturing
• Qualification level: 3; Equal to A level
• Course duration: 36 months
• Maximum funding: £27,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.

View more information about Science industry maintenance technician (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.