Summary
LTi Metaltech specialises in precision fabrication and welding for highly-regulated industries. We wish to continue to expand our highly skilled workforce, creating future experts in welding structures capable of withstanding extreme and challenging pressures, as well as embracing the latest technology and practices in this field.
Wage
£16,166 a year
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
This role will be initially based on our early shift; 05:45 - 13:45 Monday to Thursday, 05:55 - 13:00 Fridays.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Friday 1 August
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
• To learn the theoretical and practical skills to weld on Aluminium and Stainless Steel, working to stringent regulatory standards and quality levels.
• Set up and tack weld
• Full welding of seams and joints
• Learning to read engineering drawings including welding symbols and associated specifications
• Gaining experience and understanding with different materials, their properties and applications
• Operating Robotic Welding equipment
• Working with comprehensive Health & Safety practices
Where you’ll work
163 Brook Drive
Milton Park
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 4SD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING 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
Qualifications included:
* Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment.
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Development Competence Qualification (workplace)
* Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (If required)
* Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
* End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English, Maths and Design Technology (grade 5-9 / C-A*)
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
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Time Management
* Motivated
* Interest in Engineering
* Strong Work Ethic
Other requirements
Welding is a job that can be lonely, with long hours spent inside a welding helmet. It can be hot, it can be uncomfortable and it can be frustrating. However, it is also very satisfying with a clear sense of achievement and output. Good welders take a lot of pride in their skills and abilities. This role will be initially based on our early shift; 5:45 - 13:45 Monday to Thursday, 5:55 - 13:00 Fridays. Age 18 + due to health and safety reasons.