Summary
Regal Aluminium are industry specialists in the design, manufacture & installation of domestic doors & windows & specialist commercial glazing. The business is successful due to its commitment to providing first class products & first class service. They are now in a position to support an apprentice in their Pinxton based fabrication factory.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
This is based on an hourly rate of £7.55 per hour, the hourly rate of pay will be reviewed after 4 weeks and again after 12 weeks and will be increased based on performance. Regency Aluminium will contribute to the cost of a monthly bus travel pass.
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 6.30am - 4.00pm, Friday 6.30am - 1pm. 1-day per week at college. Start times can be flexible if using public transport.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 28 April 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
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
* Receiving good in, quality checking and ensuring safe storage
* Planning and preparing fabrication activities
* Interpreting technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble
* Setting up fabrication activities
* Routing, drilling, crimping, shaping and forming hot and cold materials
* Monitor resources and activities throughout the fabrication process
* Inspect and test joints
* Carry out quality checks on completed assemblies
* Complete documentation as required
Where you’ll work
BROOKHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
PINXTON
NOTTINGHAM
NG16 6NS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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
Metal Fabricator Level 3.
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering campus (NG17). This attendance is required during term time only.
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
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Quality driven
* Willing to learn