Apprenticeship Structure
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Apprentices will undertake a series of placements across different Maintenance teams and campuses. They will develop a range of skills, with key training areas including:
- health and safety
- cold and hot water systems
- heating systems
- electrical systems
- drainage and waste systems
- ventilation
- air pressure cascade supporting research laboratories
- fume cupboards
You will also have work placements and gain hands-on experience with other teams in Estates Operations, including Project Delivery, Engineering Workshop, Energy & Environment, and Engineering.
Apprentices will spend one day each week undertaking a special programme of off-the-job training provided by Choice Training, based in Dagenham, and work towards the level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer apprenticeship standard.