Apprentice Telecoms Design Engineer

What will the apprentice be doing?

To undertake an apprenticeship as a Telecoms Engineer leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation. The job holder will be required to attend and complete a nationally recognised technical training course. This will involve attendance at local educational establishments on a day release basis and any evening / weekend classes as appropriate.

The role will report to Director / Principal Engineer on a day to day basis and support the lead design engineer with the development of Railway Telecoms design.

• To complete a programme of academic training and work placements to be conducted either within MRC Engineering offices or on MRC Engineering external work sites.
• To become proficient in the application and use of a wide range of Telecoms engineering assets, both trackside Telecoms systems (Fibre, Copper, Phone Systems, Data, GSM-R) and Station information Systems (CCTV, PA, Customer Information Systems, Help Points)
• To become proficient in the application and use of a range of Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages (AutoCAD / Microstation to 2D and 3D provided by additional training)
• To become proficient in the application and use of standard office IT applications (Word / Excel) etc.
• Attendance at college on a day release and / or evening class basis leading to recognised qualifications over a two – four year period.
• There will be a requirement to carry out such tasks and duties as directed by the company that are calculated to contribute to the requisite levels of performance and competence.
• Support project delivery by assisting with designing or modifying telecommunications systems under the direction of senior staff.
• Support project delivery by assisting with onsite survey works under the direction of senior staff.
• Role will include travel as required by individual contracts and include office or site based work and national or international travel.
• Escalate project related issues requiring actions at a higher level in a timely manner, with supporting briefings.
• Ensure project delivery in accordance with MRC Engineering processes and procedures and project timescales.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with all the external partners involved in the delivery of the project, including the provision of a specialist advice and support where require.
• Following appropriate training and supervision will complete and gain Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification and will maintain PTS logbook.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Railway Engineering Design Technician Standard

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma which will deliver most of the knowledge components of the Apprenticeship – this will be delivered by York College on a day release basis over 2 years.
• A portfolio of evidence which will capture the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the workplace and, through a series of regular short reports, demonstrate how they have integrated the knowledge and skills they have acquired to contribute to a work place project.
• The End Point Assessment which will be carried out by the relevant Professional Engineering Institution and will be based on two elements: A Technical Project with report and presentation and a Professional Discussion (underpinned by the portfolio of Competence based evidence)
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Apprenticeship programme, further discussions will be undertaken between both parties to determine future options.

Should the applicant show the ability to undertake higher learning, MRC Engineering will support HNC / HND / Degree courses. Further learning opportunities will be subject to additional / new learning agreements.

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Essential