Ben Elves
Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering Tutor/Assessor/Lecturer at City College Norwich- Claim this Profile
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Jimmy Miller MBA ACMA
Ben is a hard-working, enthusiastic individual who was a pleasure to work with. he has many interests and this is reflected in his ability to undertake a variety of tasks.
Andy Bennett
Ben is knowledgeable in the areas of his expertise. He is hard working, willing to go the extra mile. Strives to be the best at what he does.
Jimmy Miller MBA ACMA
Ben is a hard-working, enthusiastic individual who was a pleasure to work with. he has many interests and this is reflected in his ability to undertake a variety of tasks.
Andy Bennett
Ben is knowledgeable in the areas of his expertise. He is hard working, willing to go the extra mile. Strives to be the best at what he does.
Jimmy Miller MBA ACMA
Ben is a hard-working, enthusiastic individual who was a pleasure to work with. he has many interests and this is reflected in his ability to undertake a variety of tasks.
Andy Bennett
Ben is knowledgeable in the areas of his expertise. He is hard working, willing to go the extra mile. Strives to be the best at what he does.
Jimmy Miller MBA ACMA
Ben is a hard-working, enthusiastic individual who was a pleasure to work with. he has many interests and this is reflected in his ability to undertake a variety of tasks.
Andy Bennett
Ben is knowledgeable in the areas of his expertise. He is hard working, willing to go the extra mile. Strives to be the best at what he does.
Credentials
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Dedication To Success Award
Seagate TechnologyJul, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
Royal Air Force Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Achievement
Royal Air ForceMay, 1984- Oct, 2024
Experience
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City College Norwich
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering Tutor/Assessor/Lecturer
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Sep 2014 - Present
• Lecturing, Tutoring and Assessing Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Operations Apprentices in Industry to NVQ3 level for EAL, C&G and Operations & Maintenance BTEC. Delivered within Workplace, Classroom and Workshop environments. • Standardisation and Quality reviews of Assessment processes. • Liaising with Employers on matters including Pathway and Training Planning, Mentoring and Welfare. • Planning and Preparation of Engineering course Elements and Modules • Planning, monitoring and evaluating student progress and coursework under a continual review and Assessment process. • Delivery of Employment Rights & Responsibilities and Personal Learning & Thinking Skills. • Delivery of Government compulsory requirements such as Prevent and British Values. • Engineering elements include:- Engineering and Health & Safety Law and Legislation; Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation; Application and Installation of Aircraft fasteners; Aircraft Structural Repair and Modification (including Composite materials); General Aviation Maintenance; Manual and Automated set-up, Programming and use of Lathes and Milling Machines; Maintenance, Modification and repair of Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems; CAD/CAM operating systems; Maintenance, Modification and Repair of Manufacturing Equipment and Processing Systems, Materials and Properties, Mechanisms in Engineered Systems, Planning Engineering Activities, Quality and Inspection. Maintenance, Modification and Repair of Electrical Engineering Support Systems, Assembly of Electromechanical Machinery and Equipment. • Client companies have included KLM UK Engineering, International Aviation Academy Norwich, Serco, ATB Laurence Scott, Hydra Rig, Harrisons Pipeline, Clays Printing, PMC Harvesters, Bernard Matthews, Kerry Foods, Cressall Resistors, Quentor Cases, Link-X, Chell Instruments, Howarth Engineering, Broadwater Mouldings, Broadland Wineries, Sinclair International.
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GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Studio Technician
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Dec 2009 - Sep 2014
• Management of department inventory, stock, finance. • Management of department Health and Safety, and COSHH. • Maintenance of studio machinery and equipment. • Preparation of materials for educational and demonstrational purposes, including researching and sourcing new materials for project use. • Project management & technical adviser to students and staff in D&T and Art. • Extracurricular role running D&T club and teaching photography & Adobe Photoshop techniques. This includes contributing to the teaching of 6th Form enrichment programmes, the GCSE Art module and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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Seagate Technology
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United States
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Specialist
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Jul 1997 - Jul 2009
• Maintenance, repair, installation and modification of Photolithographic Processing equipment, Hazardous and Exotic Process Gas Delivery systems, RF Generators, Vacuum Sputtering machinery, Ion Beam Evaporators, Etching equipment and Catalytic Atomic Layer Deposition Machinery, within a Class 100 Cleanroom, and Workshop areas. • Training other personnel in the above procedures • Responsible for cost-cutting projects, and continual technical & manufacturing process improvements within the confines of a production environment. • Calibration of vacuum gauging and monitoring equipment. • Test and calibration of RF generator systems.
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Ben Elves Photography
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Ireland
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Photographer
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Feb 2000 - Jun 2009
• Creating Model Portfolios • Photographing clothing for the Fashion/catalogue market • PR, Advertising and promotional shoots • Press photography • Photographing Weddings and album assembly • Shooting for both Corporate and public Image Libraries • Creating High Art images for collections and interior designers • Magazine and newspaper Publications • Commissions for Books • Tutoring • Maintaining and managing a small business and studio premises • Creating Model Portfolios • Photographing clothing for the Fashion/catalogue market • PR, Advertising and promotional shoots • Press photography • Photographing Weddings and album assembly • Shooting for both Corporate and public Image Libraries • Creating High Art images for collections and interior designers • Magazine and newspaper Publications • Commissions for Books • Tutoring • Maintaining and managing a small business and studio premises
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Royal Air Force (RAF)
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Aircraft Weapons Technician
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Oct 1983 - Mar 1997
• NCO responsible for teams of personnel carrying out maintenance and operational/security duties. • Last 7 years of service on Special Operations (covered by the Official Secrets Act), including rigorous training in related specialist areas. • Workshop management. • Calibration of specialist electrical, radiological and mechanical torsion measuring equipment. • Duties in Explosive Storage areas, responsible for maintaining and handling a variety of aircraft delivered armaments such as Sea Eagle, Martel and Sidewinder Missiles, Laser Guided Bombs, Cluster Munitions and Nuclear Weapons. • Preparation for use and storage of 30mm aircraft ammunition, Ejection Seat, Ejector Release Unit cartridges and pyrotechnics. • RAF specialist engineering qualification in Small Arms at age 17. • Maintenance and modification of military and civilian small arms. • Stock Control of small arms and their spares, associated ammunition and explosives. • Maintenance, modification, repair, and operational turn-around of weapon release/ launch equipment for Jaguar, Buccaneer, Hunter and Tornado aircraft. • Maintenance and modification of Nuclear Weapons and associated launch and ground handling systems. • Explosive Ordinance Demolition as part of a dedicated team. • Maintenance and repair of 30mm Aden Gun aircraft cannon. • Aircraft Ground Handling. • Maintenance and repair of Armament Ground Support Equipment. • Weapons Instructor for Combined Cadet Force. • Volunteer Bandsman and Logistics Co-ordinator.
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Education
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1983 - 1984
RAF Cosford, No 2 School of Technical Training
HND, Engineering Maintenance -
1979 - 1983
Heartsease Comprehensive
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