Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician
Level 3 - 24 months (excluding EPA)
About
This programme trains apprentices to install, maintain and optimise compressed air and vacuum systems, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable operation. It equips learners with practical engineering skills to support continuous industrial processes across a range of sectors.
A Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician will:
- Plan, organise and prioritise work to meet customer requirements and agreed timescales Install compressed air and vacuum equipment using approved pipework systems and methods
- Commission newly installed compressed air and vacuum systems to ensure correct operation Service compressed air, vacuum and associated air treatment equipment in line with specifications
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electro-mechanical, electrical and electronic faults within compressed air and vacuum systems
- Monitor system performance and energy usage, adjusting controls to achieve optimum efficiency
- Provide technical and regulatory advice to customers to support safe and compliant operation
- Complete required documentation and reports, including risk assessments, job reports and fault diagnosis records
Typical job roles
- Air treatment technician
- Mechanical technician
- Installation engineers
- Product support engineers
- Service technicians
Levy Funded
Duration
It will typically take 24 months to complete this apprenticeship, although the exact duration will be dependent on the previous experience of the individual.
Cogent Skills Training will liaise with the employer to establish the duration of the programme. However, a minimum of 24 months of training must be undertaken to ensure attainment of sufficient skills, knowledge and experience.
Just some of the leading science companies we work with
How it works
1. Free Consultation
We provide a free scoping session, which includes everything from identifying training to match job descriptions, to understanding the apprenticeship levy funding process.
2. Enrolment
We enrol/induct the learner and develop a bespoke delivery plan based on the requirements of the business and/or apprenticeship standard.
3. Delivery
Over the duration of the training we support the learner in the workplace with face to face and remote delivery. We also provide any support needed for the apprentices mentor or line manager.
4. Assessment
We arrange all relevant end point assessment and prepare the learner on what to expect during end point assessment.
5. Certification
Following the successful completion of the training the learner receives their certification.
Virtual Learning Environment
As part of our commitment to use the latest technology to enhance our provision we use a leading Virtual Learning Environment called Canvas.
With personalised notifications and web app integration, Canvas allows us to engage with students where they already hang out, on social networks and mobile platforms. And with real-time interaction and rich multimedia, we can keep them engaged, too.
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