Apprenticeship training course

Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)

Assuring that manufacturing runs smoothly in areas such as site maintenance.

• Qualification level: 6 ; Equivalent to degree.
• Typical duration: 42 months
• Apprenticeship category: Engineering and manufacturing
• Maximum funding: £27,000 ; Maximum amount government will fund ; for apprenticeship training.
• Also known as:
  • Control System Engineer
  • Controls Technical Support Engineer
  • Process Control Engineer
• Skills:
  Skills an apprentice will learn

  • Translate conceptual designs or technical specifications into operational process control systems.
  • Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and fishbone diagrams.
  • Select the best method for collating and conveying complex information using a range of data sources and supporting documentation.
  • Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic diagrams, project plans, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
  • Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data and or developmental or test evidence.
  • Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as safety, quality, cost and performance criteria. Apply techniques and processes for project or programme management including escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
  • Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements including supporting safety risk assessments and mitigating any risks identified within the control systems environment.
  • Identify resources required to complete control system projects, project tasks or programmes of work, with consideration to factors such as cost, quality, safety, security, environmental impact as applicable to the activity.
  • Create a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
  • Demonstrate leadership when undertaking control system engineering activities such as system design, integration, operational simulation, installation, testing, pre commissioning, commissioning and maintenance of control systems.
  • Ensure that all instrumentation has been correctly configured and calibrated before use.
  • Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities such as improving safety, quality, technology solutions, operational processes, training and development, equipment performance or cost key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Perform checks on control systems documentation to ensure it meets organisational compliance and traceability requirements. Report any non-conformances using the appropriate processes and procedures.
  • Interpret key performance indicators and utilise improvement techniques or processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as lean or six sigma.

Full information on Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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