Job Description
GBE Converge is a fire, security, and IT solutions provider, who undertake maintenance and installation works across the UK and Europe. GBE Converge offers a range of opportunities to gain hands-on experience, with highly qualified employees in a range of settings. Enabling supported learning through training, coaching, and mentoring and coaching.
The role of CAD Engineer Apprentice is within our busy CAD team. Through on the job training you will learn to become a fully conversant user of AutoCAD 2D and if appropriate 3D Revit Software.
General Summary
This is an ideal opportunity if you are looking for on-the-job training rather than continuing full-time education. You will need to demonstrate your enthusiasm for engineering and willingness to apply yourself in a workplace environment.
Duties include:
- Assist with producing and amending CAD Design, Construction and As Fitted drawing using AutoCAD software
- Assist with creating take offs from drawings and present this within an Excel spreadsheet
- To assist with designing life safety and security systems (with guidance from Design Engineer)
- Assist with creating schematics and electrical wiring diagrams as needed (with guidance from Design Engineer)
- Export DWF and other formats for collaboration internally and externally
- To take an active role within the continuous improvement of Company systems
- To provide reports as appropriate to your line manager.
You will develop skills in AutoCAD and other software and have the opportunity to undertake day-release education to obtain level 3 diploma in Design and Draughting & BTEC level in Construction and the Built Environment.
10 Week intense specialist training for successful candidates will cover the following AutoCAD, Structural Draughting & Detailing, Basic Design Principles, Tekla Structures, Auto Desk Revit.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The qualification you will gain is: Engineering Design & Draughtsperson
Level 3
You will learn how to:
The apprentice will be trained in aspects of disciplines such as principles of design, identify and analyse design options and selecting the appropriate design, types of drawings and specifications, characteristics of materials, producing drawings using appropriate computer aided design packages such as AutoCAD, Revit and/or Tekla and abbreviations and symbols used in design and draughting.
How will it be delivered:
- 2 ½ Year Apprenticeship Programme
- Design and Draughting Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours – delivered in the workplace
- Level 3 BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment – Day Release or Remote Delivery (Optional Qualification)
- Specialist Training Programme Blocks of your choice
- End Point Assessment – Knowledge Test, Practical Test and Presentation/Interview
Apprentices must show commitment to the following:
- To achieve apprenticeship standard within the specified time frame
- Attend the apprenticeship induction programme
- Attend all of the training sessions for the programme whenever necessary
- Undertake any other required development work as part of the apprenticeship programme as requested
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate by senior staff.
Desired skills required:
- Good computer skills
- Well organised
Desired personal qualities:
- Driven
- Good communicator
- Well organised
Desired qualifications required:
- A-C or equivalent GCSE grades in Maths, English & Science
Progression:
- Possible progression onto an advanced level in all fields of design and engineering in construction, including degree apprenticeships.
Additional Information:
- This role will be predominately office based.
Please provide a mobile telephone number on your application, if successful, an invitation via text message will be sent to you, to attend an approval session for the apprenticeship programme.
It is essential you attend this interview to process in full your application to the employer.
Please note that certificates showing acquired qualifications are required as part of your application, please bring with you the following information to your approval meeting at college:
- Photographic proof of ID
- Qualification certificates
- National Insurance Number
- Updated CV
Please ensure travel to this employer's location is realistic and something you could commit to.
Apprenticeship starts throughout the year and are open to any age of candidate.
It is important that qualifications are listed on your application no matter what the grade, as your application is sifted and sent to the employer based on meeting the Employers Vacancy Criteria.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £12,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Reference ID: T3124
Expected start date: 03/04/2023