Apprenticeship training course

Scenic automation technician (level 3)

Assemble and repair automated equipment.

Qualification level: 3
Equivalent to A level.
Typical duration: 24 months
Apprenticeship category: Creative and design
Maximum funding: £17,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
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Skills: Skills an apprentice will learn

Use a range of tools. For example, power tools, measuring tools and instrumentation to affect repairs to the automation system.

Read, interpret and amend technical drawings.

Visually inspect equipment to ensure compliance.

Operate machinery to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Operate automation controls safely.

Isolate equipment when required.

Prioritise work to meet objectives

Keep a record of projected and actual expenditure related to installation or maintenance.

Schedule workload and write a plan of works as required.

Follow a method statement or instructions of a system set up.

Clearly log repairs identified and undertaken as required.

Use safe methods of system rigging and de-rigging, following verbal and written instructions.

Undertake fault finding in components and systems.

Undertake dynamic risk assessments and sign-on to and follow those risk assessments already established by others.

Choose or use equipment or components and process and materials with regard to their recycling and sustainability impact.

Full information on Scenic automation technician (level 3) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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