Summary
To work in conjunction with West Notts College to attain a qualification in metal fabrication (development & knowledge).
Wage
£15,311.40 a year
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday - Thursday. 8.00am - 4.00pm on a Friday.
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 4 August
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
3
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
* Structure, properties and characteristics of common metals.
* Looking at typical problems which may arise.
* Approved diagnostic methods.
* Importance of using approved processes.
* How roles and functions in the organisation interact
* The need to continually review fabrication and general engineering processes in work place meetings.
* Tools and techniques for cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing materials.
* Pattern development processes, tooling and equipment and cutting and forming techniques, tooling and equipment.
* Assembly, finishing and inspection techniques.
* Factors influencing selection of forming process and principles, procedures, and testing of different joint techniques.
* Using equipment associated with manual or mechanised joining techniques including maintenance and consumables.
* Effects of heating and cooling metals.
* How to interpret relevant engineering data and documentation.
* Attend college and produce work of a high standard
* To adhere to the Job Pack information, including signing Job Pack forms.
* To refer to and follow the Company Personnel Instructions where appropriate.
* To remain on the job in a productive role.
* To assist the Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors.
* To listen to the mentors and develop skills.
* To inform Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors of any urgently required equipment.
* To inform Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors of any concerns regarding parts/build/ people/equipment.
* To effectively maintain the tidiness, safety and cleanliness of the work areas.
* As required sign for the receipt of delivered goods, deliver goods to the required area, forward any signed paperwork to the Works Supervisor.
* Working closely with the Fabrications.
Where you’ll work
A F Switchgear Limited
Nunn Brook Road
Sutton In Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 2HU
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
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
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
* This programme is delivered using a day release delivery model.
* This requires your attendance, one day per week at our engineering campus (NG17), during term time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative