Summary
You will cover broad based training in many aspects of Aerospace Manufacture, specialising as a craft apprentice. When onsite, apprentices will work alongside trained staff to enhance their skills, putting into practice what they have learnt at In-Comm Training Services.
Wage
£16,546 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
1st year: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am- 12:30pm. 2nd year onwards Monday - Thursday 7:45am-4:15pm, Friday 7:45am- 12:45pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
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
We are seeking to employ and train a craft apprentice as a Toolmaker. You will receive broad-based training covering many aspects of Aerospace Manufacture, specialising as a craft apprentice. You can become a Toolmaker.
Job role will include:
* Understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation in a toolmaking environment.
* Understand structure, properties and characteristics of common materials used for the manufacture and repair of tooling, moulds, dies, jigs and fixtures.
* Understand the safe operation, correct selection and the application of a range of hand tools used for toolmaking and die maintenance, including grinders, drills, stones etc.
* Understand the safe operation and operating principles of a range of complex and often state-of-the-art workshop machinery (such as CNC lathes, milling, grinding and erosion machining centres, drilling and welding equipment).
* Understand how to set up and operate the machinery/equipment efficiently and effectively.
* Understand the principles of how the relevant tools, dies, jigs and fixtures being manufactured/maintained function, the operating sequences, the purpose of the individual components/systems and how they interact.
* Understand the application of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and electronic systems as applied to various moulding, injection, pressing and similar associated machinery.
* Continuous improvements activities.
* Apprentices will be required to comply with all ethical, environmental and safety regulations. While onsite apprentices will rotate during year 2 throughout departments to ensure competency in all required skill sets.
Where you’ll work
Wobaston Road
Fordhouses
Wolverhampton
WV10 6QJ
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
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* This is a 4 year Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification.
* You will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ, full time for the first 12 months to undertake a variety of engineering training and theory work.
* Qualifications include;
o Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence).
o Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Technical Support.
o Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 5)
* Maths (grade 5)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Interest in engineering
* Interest in manufacturing
* Willingness to learn
Other requirements
You must be able to confirm your ability to travel to In-Comm training site in Telford and Collins (HS Marston) site location in Wolverhampton