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Engineer surveyor (level 4)

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Inspecting a wide variety of equipment in workplaces such as football stadiums, the space industry, music events, the film industry, dockyards as well as factories, shops, quarries, hospitals and schools.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • Company inspection procedures and processes
  • The equipment being inspected and how it is used
  • Management techniques including customer relationship management, negotiating and influencing techniques, commercial awareness, conflict management and assertiveness techniques
  • Roles and responsibilities within the organisation, team dynamics and their own boundaries of authority
  • Report writing tools and note taking techniques and correct use of Systems International (SI) units of abbreviations
  • Risk assessment methodology and appropriate control measures
  • How and when to use appropriate IT tools, including spreadsheets and word processing packages
  • Appropriate legislation and standards including all relevant Health and Safety requirements
  • Appropriate mathematical problem solving tools including engineering mathematics such as calculus, algebraic transformation techniques ,logarithmic and exponential functions and algebraic methods, trigonometric functions, the radian measure, trigonometric identities and graphs
  • Engineering science, including the behavioural characteristics of elements of static engineering systems, the behavioural characteristics of elements of dynamic engineering systems
  • A detailed technical awareness of the equipment being inspected
  • Safe access and egress
  • Effective oral and written communication strategies, the terminology used in this occupation and the appropriate format of inspection reports
  • Use a range of measurement tools and equipment to carry out inspections such as Vernier Calipers, Pressure Gauges, electrical test equipment, flow meters - where appropriate
  • Mechanical Materials science, including the properties, characteristics and selection criteria of materials from tests and data sources including, metallic, ceramic, polymer and composite material
  • Installation methods and practices
  • Principles of materials engineering, including the relationships between manufacturing processes and material behaviour, the impact of heat treatment, liquid processing and mechanical processing methods
  • The in-service causes of failure of engineering materials, including the most common causes of in-service failure and appropriate remedial action
  • Company inspection procedures and processes
  • The equipment being inspected and how it is used
  • Management techniques including customer relationship management, negotiating and influencing techniques, commercial awareness, conflict management and assertiveness techniques
  • Roles and responsibilities within the organisation, team dynamics and their own boundaries of authority
  • Report writing tools and note taking techniques and correct use of Systems International (SI) units of abbreviations
  • Risk assessment methodology and appropriate control measures
  • How and when to use appropriate IT tools, including spreadsheets and word processing packages
  • Appropriate legislation and standards including all relevant Health and Safety requirements
  • Appropriate mathematical problem solving tools including engineering mathematics such as calculus, algebraic transformation techniques ,logarithmic and exponential functions and algebraic methods, trigonometric functions, the radian measure, trigonometric identities and graphs
  • Engineering science, including the behavioural characteristics of elements of static engineering systems, the behavioural characteristics of elements of dynamic engineering systems
  • A detailed technical awareness of the equipment being inspected
  • Safe access and egress
  • Effective oral and written communication strategies, the terminology used in this occupation and the appropriate format of inspection reports
  • Use a range of measurement tools and equipment to carry out inspections such as Vernier Calipers, Pressure Gauges, electrical test equipment, flow meters - where appropriate
  • Principles of electrical engineering, including technical drawings, circuits, distribution boards, wiring, measurement and testing of electrical circuits
  • Installation methods and practices
  • AC and DC theory and how this can be used to solve electrical and electronic engineering problems
  • Health and safety requirements which apply when inspecting, testing and commissioning principles of electrical installations. (Requirements for inspecting and testing electrical installations, requirements for the safe inspection of electrical installations, requirements for the safe testing of electrical installations, inspection and testing procedures of electrical installations.)

Skills

  • Identify equipment defects - both common and complex - and take appropriate action to advise a compliant outcome
  • Use negotiating and influencing techniques to build and maintain customer relationships
  • Prepare succinct inspection reports using appropriate IT systems
  • Prepare Risk Assessments and apply Safe Systems of Work
  • Identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare
  • Communicate professionally, effectively and appropriately - both verbally and in writing - with all stakeholders
  • Manage own time and tasks
  • Apply engineering science, to identify the behavioural characteristics of elements of static engineering systems, the behavioural characteristics of elements of dynamic engineering systems and AC and DC theory and use this knowledge to identify equipment defects and suggest solutions
  • Manage and diffuse potential conflicts
  • Interpret appropriate engineering mathematical formulae and compare results with actual on-board readings, data/calculations and inspection findings
  • Work competently and safely in the workplace to meet regulatory and legislative requirements
  • Carry out inspections of engineering equipment in accordance with company policies, relevant legislation and standards
  • Use appropriate inspection equipment
  • Use engineering principles to reach an overall conclusion about the condition of the equipment
  • Apply the appropriate mechanical engineering science principles when inspecting a mechanical installation, to reach overall conclusions
  • Work safely at height
  • Read and interpret drawings, data and other relevant information
  • Identify equipment defects - both common and complex - and take appropriate action to advise a compliant outcome
  • Use negotiating and influencing techniques to build and maintain customer relationships
  • Prepare succinct inspection reports using appropriate IT systems
  • Prepare Risk Assessments and apply Safe Systems of Work
  • Identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare
  • Communicate professionally, effectively and appropriately - both verbally and in writing - with all stakeholders
  • Manage own time and tasks
  • Apply engineering science, to identify the behavioural characteristics of elements of static engineering systems, the behavioural characteristics of elements of dynamic engineering systems and AC and DC theory and use this knowledge to identify equipment defects and suggest solutions
  • Manage and diffuse potential conflicts
  • Interpret appropriate engineering mathematical formulae and compare results with actual on-board readings, data/calculations and inspection findings
  • Work competently and safely in the workplace to meet regulatory and legislative requirements
  • Carry out inspections of engineering equipment in accordance with company policies, relevant legislation and standards
  • Use appropriate inspection equipment
  • Use engineering principles to reach an overall conclusion about the condition of the equipment
  • Apply the appropriate electrical engineering science principles when inspecting, testing and commissioning an electrical installation, to reach overall conclusions
  • Work safely at height
  • Read and interpret drawings, data and other relevant information

Behaviours

  • Strong work ethic: Positive attitude, motivated by engineering, dependable, ethical, responsible and reliable
  • Logical approach: Able to structure a plan and develop activities following a logical thought process, but also able to quickly "think on feet" when working through them
  • Problem solving orientation: Identifies issues quickly, enjoys solving complex problems and applies appropriate solutions. Has a strong desire to push to ensure the true root cause of any problem is found and a solution is identifies which prevents recurrence
  • Quality focus: Follows rules, procedures and principles in ensuring work completed is fit for purpose and pays attention to detail. Checks for errors
  • Personal responsibility and resilience: Motivated to succeed. Accountable and persistent to complete task
  • Clear communicator: Uses a variety of communication methods to give and receive information accurately and in a positive manner
  • Team player: Not only plays own part but able to work and communicate clearly and effectively within a team and interacts with and helps others when required. Does so in a respectful manner
  • Maintains competence and keeps pace with change: Continuous improvement in driving effectiveness and efficiency and maintenance of regulations and rules
  • Adaptability: Able to adjust to different conditions, technologies, situations and environments
  • Self-motivation: A "self-starter" who wants to give their best, sets themselves challenging targets and can make their own decisions
  • Commitment: Able to commit to beliefs, goals and standards of their own employer and to the wider industry and its professional standards
  • Independence and impartiality: Maintains independence and impartiality at all times
  • Health and Safety: Maintains a health and safety focus at all times, challenging unacceptable behaviour
  • Strong work ethic: Positive attitude, motivated by engineering, dependable, ethical, responsible and reliable
  • Logical approach: Able to structure a plan and develop activities following a logical thought process, but also able to quickly "think on feet" when working through them
  • Problem solving orientation: Identifies issues quickly, enjoys solving complex problems and applies appropriate solutions. Has a strong desire to push to ensure the true root cause of any problem is found and a solution is identifies which prevents recurrence
  • Quality focus: Follows rules, procedures and principles in ensuring work completed is fit for purpose and pays attention to detail. Checks for errors
  • Personal responsibility and resilience: Motivated to succeed. Accountable and persistent to complete task
  • Clear communicator: Uses a variety of communication methods to give and receive information accurately and in a positive manner
  • Team player: Not only plays own part but able to work and communicate clearly and effectively within a team and interacts with and helps others when required. Does so in a respectful manner
  • Maintains competence and keeps pace with change: Continuous improvement in driving effectiveness and efficiency and maintenance of regulations and rules
  • Adaptability: Able to adjust to different conditions, technologies, situations and environments
  • Self-motivation: A "self-starter" who wants to give their best, sets themselves challenging targets and can make their own decisions
  • Commitment: Able to commit to beliefs, goals and standards of their own employer and to the wider industry and its professional standards
  • Independence and impartiality: Maintains independence and impartiality at all times
  • Health and Safety: Maintains a health and safety focus at all times, challenging unacceptable behaviour
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Engineering and manufacturing
Qualification level
4
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course duration
24 months
Maximum funding
£12,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Competent person
  • Engineer surveyor
  • Engineering inspector
  • Statutory inspector
  • LOLER inspector
  • Crane inspector
  • Lift inspector
  • LEV inspector
  • Electrical inspector
  • Power press inspector

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