Engineering Technicians take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake within the limits of their personal authority. They also need to be able to demonstrate a core set of behaviours in order to be competent in their job role, complement wider business strategy and development. This will enable them to support their long term career development.
What experience and skills will you gain?
Please see some of the knowledge and skills achieved. Note that this is a selected list.
- understanding the importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations
- understanding of general engineering/manufacturing mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations used by engineering technicians
- understanding the structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used in the sector
- understanding the typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment
- obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
- working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
- undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment
- carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine elms
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What do you need to apply?
You will be expected to have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English, Maths and Science, and Maths at Grade 4 or above (or their equivalent).
If you do not hold GCSE English or maths you may be able to take this along side the programe subject to a an initial assessment.
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How will you be assessed?
There will be a combination of multiple choice and written exams, portfolio work, interviews and practical assessments.
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Where can this course take you?
You can work in industry or progress on to a level 6 at LSBU or any univeristy.
