Summary
To work in conjunction with West Notts College to attain a qualification in metal fabrication (development & knowledge).
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.
39 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 4 August 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
3
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
* 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
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 Apprenticeship Standard:
* 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