Technician Apprentice (HE Assistant Technician) 3D Workshops

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The opportunity

Unlock your potential with an Apprenticeship at UAL!

Are you passionate about making and teaching? UAL offers an exciting opportunity to launch your career as a Technician Apprentice in our dynamic 3D Workshops.

Gain valuable skills and earn a recognised qualification through the Education Technician Level 3 apprenticeship. This program will equip you with the expertise to excel in your role and open doors for future career growth. Subject to successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll have an opportunity to secure a permanent position within our team.

Our 3D workshops are a hub for a diverse range of fabrication processes, including wood, plastics, metal, ceramics, using traditional and digital methods of fabrication. Whether you’ve nurtured a lifelong hobby or excelled in related subjects like BTEC or A-level, we’re seeking individuals with a passion for creating, learning, and supporting others.

Our workshops serve students across Fine Art, Design and Performance. We’re keen to discover your making strengths, interests, and aspirations. What excites you? What are you skilled at? What do you want to learn next? Share your passion with us in your application!

About you

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you do not need to have any prior Higher Education qualifications but a genuine interest in making and prototyping is essential. You must also meet the full apprenticeship eligibility criteria which can be found on the FAQ’s of our apprenticeships careers site including having been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

You’ll be required to hold a right to work in the UK for the duration of your apprenticeship. UAL cannot act as a sponsor for any visa applications. If you have good communication skills, coupled with strong planning, organising and teamwork skills, we encourage you to explore this role further.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Taylor Huggins, 3D Workshops Manager / taylor.huggins@arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor / jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

We are holding an online session for you to meet the team, find out more about the opportunity and ask any questions you may have on Thursday August 22nd at 12:00 noon. Please sign up via this link to the event page. We are also running an open morning at Camberwell College of Art for anyone interested in seeing the workshop. Places are limited so we encourage you to sign up here.  

Please note that the first interview will be conducted in person, in our workshop, where candidates will participate in a hands-on competency test to demonstrate their skills and proficiency in 3D workshop techniques. This is planned for the morning of September 6th.  

 Key Dates:  

Online Information Session: Thursday 22nd August 12:00 noon 

In-person workshop tour: 10:00 – 13:00 Friday 23rd August (drop in)  

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th August @ 23.55

In person competency test: Friday 6th September

Scheduled interview dates: Wednesday 18th September or Thursday 19th September 

Start date: Monday 21st October 2024  

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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