Job Reference 1000244502Apprentice Fire & Security EngineerThis is an exciting opportunity to start a career as a Security Engineer. Working alongside qualified engineers, you will learn from the ground up all different aspects of the industry. This position covers all aspects of security including Intruder, Fire, CCTV and Access Control with both domestic and commercial environments.
Apprenticeship Summary This is an exciting opportunity to start a career as a Security Engineer. Working alongside qualified engineers, you will learn from the ground up all different aspects of the industry. This position covers all aspects of security including Intruder, Fire, CCTV and Access Control with both domestic and commercial environments.
Closing Date:
30 Jun 2024
Wage:
£13,312.00, ApprenticeshipMinimum
Working week:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm with half an hour for lunch.
Total hours per week: 40 hours a week
Expected duration:
36 Months
Possible start date:
26 Aug 2024
Date posted:
2 weeks ago
Apprenticeship level:
Advanced
Reference number:
1000244502
Positions:
10 available
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Requirements and prospects
Things to consider
Apprentice positions start at £6.40 per week for the first year. At the end of the first year, you will move to at least minimum wage for your age. We are a family business and not confined to a rigid structure, if someone is doing well, they will receive the rewards they are due. Once the apprentice has finished their apprenticeship and completed their first year with us, they will receive a £3000 thank you bonus. We would hope that if someone starts with us at 17, by the time they reach 21, as an engineer they should be on excess of £24,000 per annum. As an additional benefit, CIA operate a pension scheme which upon qualifying sees the company pay an additional contribution based on the government guidelines. Being or becoming a driver is an essential part of being an engineer, should you join our apprenticeship programme and be learning to drive, the company will contribute 20 hours’ worth of lessons to anyone over the age of 17 and a half. *Subject to conditions. The National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £6.40 an hour from April 2024. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed their first year. The minimum wage rates are £8.60 an hour for 18-20-year olds; £11.44 for anyone aged 21 and over. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship.
Things to consider
Apprentice positions start at £6.40 per week for the first year. At the end of the first year, you will move to at least minimum wage for your age. We are a family business and not confined to a rigid structure, if someone is doing well, they will receive the rewards they are due. Once the apprentice has finished their apprenticeship and completed their first year with us, they will receive a £3000 thank you bonus. We would hope that if someone starts with us at 17, by the time they reach 21, as an engineer they should be on excess of £24,000 per annum. As an additional benefit, CIA operate a pension scheme which upon qualifying sees the company pay an additional contribution based on the government guidelines. Being or becoming a driver is an essential part of being an engineer, should you join our apprenticeship programme and be learning to drive, the company will contribute 20 hours’ worth of lessons to anyone over the age of 17 and a half. *Subject to conditions. The National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £6.40 an hour from April 2024. This rate applies to apprentices under 19 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over and have completed their first year. The minimum wage rates are £8.60 an hour for 18-20-year olds; £11.44 for anyone aged 21 and over. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship.
About the employer
CIA Fire and Security Ltd
Employer
http://www.ciafireandsecurity.co.uk/
Address
CIA Fire and Security Ltd
Training
The Advanced Apprenticeship is delivered over 3 years. Apprentices are required to attend college at our Stroud Campus (GL5 4AH) and on occasions our Berkeley Campus (GL13 9FB) on block release to complete underpinning knowledge studies towards the qualification.
Some apprentices may also need to achieve functional skills in Maths and English, which will require additional hours in college, this is normally delivered during or on an additional block release attendance.
The assessor will visit the apprentice and support their progress through on-site assessment and regular reviews within the workplace.
The End-Point Assessment (EPA) is delivered and assessed externally once all other criteria of the apprenticeship is achieved.
Apprentices are required to spend a minimum of 20% of their employed hours on off-the-job learning. This has to be structured and evidence will need to be provided.
Within your apprentices standard you will work towards:
· Level 3 Competency qualification
· Level 3 Knowledge qualification
· Functional skills in maths and English (where applicable)
· British Values
· Employee Rights & Responsibilities (ERR)
· End Point Assessment
Fire emergency and security systems technician
Level 3 (A level)
The Advanced Apprenticeship is delivered over 3 years. Apprentices are required to attend college at our Stroud Campus (GL5 4AH) and on occasions our Berkeley Campus (GL13 9FB) on block release to complete underpinning knowledge studies towards the qualification.
Some apprentices may also need to achieve functional skills in Maths and English, which will require additional hours in college, this is normally delivered during or on an additional block release attendance.
The assessor will visit the apprentice and support their progress through on-site assessment and regular reviews within the workplace.
The End-Point Assessment (EPA) is delivered and assessed externally once all other criteria of the apprenticeship is achieved.
Apprentices are required to spend a minimum of 20% of their employed hours on off-the-job learning. This has to be structured and evidence will need to be provided.
Within your apprentices standard you will work towards:
· Level 3 Competency qualification
· Level 3 Knowledge qualification
· Functional skills in maths and English (where applicable)
· British Values
· Employee Rights & Responsibilities (ERR)
· End Point Assessment
Fire emergency and security systems technician
Level 3 (A level)