Summary
An opportunity to join the world leader in machine tools. Attending a Training Centre alongside hands-on involvement in the workplace with experienced members of staff that are willing to pass their knowledge on to the next generation. You will learn the application of welding, laser cutting and metal folding within a modern sheet metal department.
Wage
£15,500 a year
After 12 months service you will also be entitled to join the Company private medical insurance scheme. You will receive 25 working days holiday in each complete calendar year plus statutory and public holidays.
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Normal working hours will be from 08:15 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, but can be adjusted starting as early as 07:45.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Learning the application of welding
* Laser cutting
* Metal folding to produce machine tool claddings.
* An apprentice in this area will learn the full skills and operations of a modern sheet metal producing department.
Where you’ll work
Badgeworth Drive
Worcester
WR4 9NF
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
* Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
* Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
* Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
* Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
* Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
* Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
* Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
* Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
* Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
* Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
* Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
* Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
* Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
* Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
* Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
* Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
* Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
* Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
* Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
* Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
* Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
* Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
* Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
* Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
* Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
* Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
* Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
* Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
* Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
* Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
* Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
Your training plan
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):
* Duration approximately 40-45 months.
* Year 1 includes 29-42 weeks off the job training to cover practical and theory aspects.
* Year 2 would include 1 day per week to complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge.
* Years 2, 3 & 4 will be based in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Metal Fabricator Level 3 qualification.
* You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment.
* Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.
* There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
* Mathematics (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Design and Technology (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
* Engineering (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
* Resistant Materials (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
A Level in:
* Engineering (grade A*- E)
BTEC in:
* Engineering (grade Pass)
* Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (grade Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Demonstrate Practical ability
* Hardworking
* Self-motivated
* Good time management
* Work well under pressure