Particulars of normal
Occupation abstract
This occupation is present in cross sector (e.g. Automotive, Meals & Drink, Oil & Gasoline, Pharmaceutical, Building), firms concerned in manufacturing (discrete or course of), logistics or utilities environments. These employers could also be straight concerned in these actions or as a supplier of providers (e.g. programs integration, area service, technical consultancy) to those firms.
The broad goal of the occupation is twofold.
The place the position relies inside a producing (discrete or course of), logistics or utilities environments, a completely competent Automation & Management Engineering Technician will be capable to set up, keep, fault discover and optimise {hardware} and software program for automation programs.
The place the position relies in a service supplier, OEM (Authentic Gear Producer) or accepted options supplier in massive or SME (Small to Medium Enterprise) firms, the Automation & Management Engineering Technician would be the interface between the seller and it’s buyer and can be capable to competently present prime quality, engineering providers corresponding to set up, commissioning, fault discovering (the exercise of testing an set up previous to handover) and help.
For each iterations of this position, this could contain the above duties throughout a spread of {hardware} corresponding to on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), robots and Industrial Networks (e.g. PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, PROFINET, ModBus). Use of bodily instruments, software program instruments and devices (e.g. multi-meter), are basic to finishing up duties related to constructing (e.g. management panels), putting in (e.g. website cabling) and sustaining of automation programs.
This occupation will give employers the flexibility to take care of profitable operational functionality.
Of their each day work, an worker on this occupation might be a part of a multi-disciplinary group for instance as a member or chief of a mission group, upkeep group, service group that may work alongside different stakeholders for instance design, manufacturing or coordination that interfaces with inner and exterior prospects alike. Monitoring of the operation of those programs may be carried out both inside in-situ management rooms/workplaces or remotely through net based mostly/GPRS based mostly cell communications.
An worker on this occupation might be chargeable for the ordering, coordination of providers, working to established working procedures for sources corresponding to gear and software program to make sure performance of automation programs are maintained. In a big firm, they’d usually report back to an engineering supervisor whereas they could have better accountability and autonomy in an SME. People in service provision will surely discover themselves working in a extra autonomous scenario. In both scenario they’d be chargeable for their very own actions and to guard these round them with respect to well being, security and the setting.
Typical job titles embrace:
Automation and controls engineering technician
Occupation duties
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The set-up responsibility is worried with the preparation of units both on the management system itself or units corresponding to laptops on which programming and set-up instruments might be deployed. This responsibility can happen throughout commissioning or because of making a change or changing units of an present operational system. Standards for measurement: – Software program put in on PCs appropriately, utilizing the fitting model of the software program for the {hardware} being configured. {Hardware} settings appropriately utilized to units to satisfy specs of the job. Techniques made operational after modifications or updates together with configuration / re-configuration through software program instruments All security requirements met or exceeded Units arrange appropriately utilizing producers technical data. |
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This responsibility is generally carried out previous to set up of a management system however may also be deployed throughout manufacturing unit acceptance testing, throughout commissioning and submit operation optimization. Standards for measurement: – Units are appropriately parameterized in line with required performance and goal. Efficient software program options (packages) are carried out and proper performance is achieved. All security requirements met or exceeded The client’s requirement for performance is known and delivered consistent with expectations |
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Commissioning is the pre-operation part of testing of performance previous to programs being launched for full operational necessities. Standards for measurement: – All wired electrical programs are related appropriately Secure power-up checks are carried out in compliance with methodology statements Appropriate performance of gadget efficiency measures as much as purposeful necessities All security requirements met or exceeded Use and understanding of a variety of supporting documentation together with electrical schematic diagrams, Useful Design Specification (FDS) or Consumer Requirement Specification (URS), producers knowledge sheets and operation manuals to make sure appropriate performance is delivered consistent with necessities. |
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is proactive exercise would happen over the operational lifecycle of a management system. Standards for measurement: – Newest firmware upgrades are downloaded into present units Confirm effectiveness of {hardware} efficiency in opposition to required performance. Interpret and use producers pointers to assist service necessities of units. All security requirements met or exceeded Documentation up to date indicating that servicing has taken place. |
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his proactive exercise would happen over the operational lifecycle of a management system. Standards for measurement: – Newest firmware upgrades downloaded into present units Related variations of software program configuration instruments on computer systems/laptops are maintained. Effectiveness of {hardware} efficiency in opposition to required performance ascertained. Interpret and use producers pointers to assist upkeep necessities of units. All security requirements met or exceeded Documentation up to date indicating that upkeep has taken place |
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This exercise would happen primarily initially of a mission however would even be utilised throughout testing & commissioning and through the operational lifecycle of the automation system for optimisation and extra purposeful necessities. Standards for measurement: – Program performance within the required language (e.g. ladder logic), to a given specification or necessities. Perceive and clarify present software program options written in languages (e.g. ladder logic). Plan software program options previous to growth. Correct and clear supporting documentation of this system is supplied. All security requirements met or exceeded. Documentation/operator manuals are up to date reflecting any modifications made to present programs. |
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This exercise would happen throughout commissioning and over the operational lifecycle of a management system. Standards for measurement: – Producers or system particular operational data used to gauge present efficiency in opposition to required efficiency. Processes for recording check & validation actions are up to date and maintained. All security requirements met or exceeded. Acceptable nationwide/worldwide requirements have been complied with. |
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This exercise would happen over the operational lifecycle of a management system. Standards for measurement: – Security units specified for the operate and their suitability is known. Efficient lock-off and secure isolation procedures carried out. Producers product data with regards set up, operation and substitute are understood and utilized. Threat assessments for electrical security circuits are understood and utilized. Terminology and relevance of security ranges (e.g. SIL 3 or PLe) are understood |
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This exercise would happen over the operational lifecycle of a management system. Standards for measurement: – Firmware on all units are saved updated consistent with producer suggestions and obtainable updates. Acceptable community topologies are put in and maintained. Acceptable software program configurations and program options are carried out Conditions the place updating firmware shouldn’t be carried out are recognized. All security requirements met or exceeded Documentation that requires change topic to replace actions are maintained. Again-ups of earlier configurations are carried out. |
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This reactive exercise would happen over the operational lifecycle of a management system. Standards for measurement: – Details about a defective scenario is obtained and used to supply an appropriate answer. Talk successfully with all stakeholders. All security requirements met or exceeded, Security of others is ensured throughout begin/re-start of a system. Technical data from sources corresponding to operator manuals, electrical schematics, software program configurations is known and utilized. Different sources corresponding to producer technical help amenities used successfully. |
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This exercise would happen through the set up lifecycle of a management system. Standards for measurement: – Technical data corresponding to electrical schematics, wiring schedules are understood and utilized A secure working setting is maintained. Producers product pointers concerning set up of apparatus are understood and utilized. Efficient communication with all set up events is maintained to be able to escalate/resolve points. |
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Standards for measurement: – Acceptable seminars, exhibitions and coaching programs are attended Engaged in selling engineering actions corresponding to careers festivals Participated in expertise competitions (e.g. World Expertise) |
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urses and website inductions. Standards for measurement: – Related security laws is utilized Efficient danger evaluation is carried out previous to work actions. All security requirements met or exceeded Secure working setting is maintained. |
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The responsibility will normally be carried out previous to endeavor work actions that could be proactive (e.g. commissioning) or reactive in nature (e.g.fault discovering). Standards for measurement: – Acceptable hazard identification . Acceptable dangers recognized and decreased. Likelihood of prevalence recognized and if needed, decreased. A danger evaluation doc is produced |
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K1: Engineering maths – mathematical ideas and theories that underpin engineering
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K2: Engineering ideas – the underlying ideas {of electrical} and digital circuits and units
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K3: Useful options – Create purposeful options; figuring out and justifying an answer to a given engineering want
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K4: Security procedures – related security procedures required to function on automation gear in an industrial setting
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K5: Single and three part circuits – single part and three part provides on AC and DC motor and management circuits
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K6: Automation information – Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Pace Drives (VSD), Human Machine Interface (HMI) & Supervisory Management and Knowledge Acquisition (SCADA), robotics {hardware} and software program instruments to hold out configuration, programming and fault discovering duties
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K7: Instrumentation information – instrumentation used to measure circulation, temperature, stress and so forth and the means by which they transmit measurement knowledge
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K8: Use of software program instruments – Justification within the utilisation of software program instruments can be for however not restricted to the altering of {hardware} configurations, firmware updates, software program modifications and commissioning
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K9: Industrial networking information – the applying, set up and operational traits of business communication networks at Supervisory (e.g. Ethernet), Cell (e.g. PROFINET/PROFIBUS) and Subject (e.g. AS-Interface) ranges
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K10: Use of diagnostic instruments – diagnostic instruments and gear together with web-based diagnostics included into community units and different software program instruments (e.g. PROFITrace)
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K11: Perceive technical paperwork – Potential to comply with electrical system circuit diagrams, perceive the operation of the assorted parts that make up an automation system
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K12: Security laws and duties – electrical security system laws & directives
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K13: High quality programs – high quality assurance ideas to make sure operation, consistency and quantification of enhancement of producing and course of functions
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Expertise
S1: Security Efficient – The power to work safely in an industrial setting and the place required, produce danger evaluation/methodology assertion documentation. Have the ability to apply the ideas of purposeful equipment and/or course of security together with SIL (Security Built-in Degree) and PL (Efficiency Degree) terminology
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S2: Engineering documentation – Manufacturing and interpretation of a spread of technical documentation (gadget manuals, working procedures, schematics, fault stories and so forth), and dealing with firm documentation programs
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S3: Venture engineering capabilities – Assist of set up, commissioning, shut-down, start-up and upkeep/service/help of a variety of programs and units
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S4: Diagnostic capabilities – Fault discovering, prognosis, rectification and reporting of automation management programs and controls functions through the utilisation of formal drawback fixing strategies and diagnostic instruments/software program
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S5: Instrumentation configuration and calibration – Set-up, calibrate and fee all kinds of area stage instrumentation that interfaces to automation & management programs
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S6: Industrial Networks configuration and help – configure, help commissioning and continued help of business community options in any respect hierarchical ranges of management system integration utilizing the requisite instruments and or software program
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S7: HMI & SCADA configuration and programming – Make modifications to present programs or implement new configurations
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S8: PLC/Robotic configuration and programming – Implement complicated PLC/Robotic program content material and configurations to have an effect on modifications to extend availability and or effectivity of automation managed equipment and the flexibility to configure PLC and or Robotic {hardware} and program all kinds of PLC’s and or Robotic’s
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Behaviours
B1: Zero Hurt – At all times prioritise on Well being and Security finest observe
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B2: Resilience – Sound and established potential to work successfully each in a group and alone
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B3: Private excellence – Work together professionally with shoppers and stakeholders
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B4: Communicative – Prime quality communication expertise
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B5: Moral – Sturdy skilled and enterprise ethics
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B6: Dedication – A give attention to high quality in all of the duties assigned
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B7: Continuous growth – Willingness to be taught new processes, strategies and applied sciences
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B8: Accountability – Sturdy dedication and accountability and talent to use unbiased judgement
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B9: Private Values – Respect and tolerance of others
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B10: Ambassadorial – To be a task mannequin of engineering observe and to advertise engineering to be able to maintain a pipeline of future expertise
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B11: Reflection – Consider outcomes of personal efficiency throughout all duties
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{Qualifications}
English & Maths
Apprentices with out stage 2 English and maths might want to obtain this stage previous to taking the Finish-Level Evaluation. For these with an training, well being and care plan or a legacy assertion, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimal requirement is Entry Degree 3. A British Signal Language (BSL) qualification is a substitute for the English qualification for these whose major language is BSL.
Different obligatory {qualifications}
Technical engineering qualification protecting a minimum of one of many following areas: Electrical/Digital Engineering, Common Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Engineering
Degree: 4
Skilled recognition
This customary aligns with the next skilled recognition:
- Institute of Engineering and Expertise (IET) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- Institutue of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
Further particulars
Occupational Degree:
4
Length (months):
48
Overview
This apprenticeship customary might be reviewed after three years
