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A Project Controls Technician controls, monitors and systematically analyses progress and performance data on engineering, manufacturing, construction and infrastructure projects. They require strong analytical skills and a practical approach to interpret technical information. They use specific, complex software tools to undertake a wide range of project controls tasks, including: identifying the right data for scrutinising progress; setting baseline targets; tracking progress and performance; forecasting trends; identifying, modelling and anticipating deviations from baseline; assessing the impact of design/construction changes; and using insight to recommend early preventative and remedial actions.

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Knowledge: Project controls,  Review and interpret technical information,  Estimating practice,  Planning and scheduling practice,  Cost engineering practice,  Work breakdown and coding structures,  Tracking data and progress reporting,  Analysis techniques,  Technical, engineering and mathematical principles,  Importance of safety,  Employer organisation, management systems, and procedures,  Commercial matters,  Project controls related software and IT systems.  Skills and Behaviours: Develop work breakdown and coding structures,  Manage data,  Estimating,  Schedule and plan,  Cost engineer and control,  Monitor progress/performance and analyse data,  Use computer based technology,  Problem solving,  Effectively communicate,  Input to project closeout,  Observe and apply professional ethics, and maintain a duty of care,  Apply safety in the context of the role,  Work in accordance with company management systems, policies and procedures.

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For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.

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