Working as part of an engineering team in the power sector
Overview
The electrical power protection & plant commissioning engineer was approved for delivery on 19/09/2016. This Higher apprenticeship standard awards you with a level 4, qualification when completed. The usual duration of this apprenticeship is 36 months, but this does not include the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
An Electrical power protection and plant commissioning (EPPPC) engineer will work on the installation, testing, and maintenance of new and refurbished protection systems, plant and equipment in compliance with manufacturers’ specifications, company procedures and operating parameters.
EPPPC engineers will work across the power sector in power generation, power transmission and power disturbance. Commissioning requires a logical approach building from individual component tests through to full system commissioning, which includes making the equipment live and monitoring equipment integrity when switched on.
You will work as part of a team of engineers when installing, conducting tests and commissioning protection systems. A vital part of the role is proving the integrity of the power plant system and equipment in accordance with strict safety regulations. You will be responsible for the quality of your work, and ensure to meet customer, time and budget requirements.
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship standard, apprentices will be eligible to apply for Engineering Technician professional registration, which allows for further progression to register as an Incorporated Engineer.
Careers and jobs associated
- Power generation engineer
- Power transmission engineer
- Power disturbance engineer
If you would like to find out more about the electrical power protection & plant commissioning engineer apprenticeship standard, skills, learnt, assessment methods and duties of the role, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
