Summary
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to begin a hands-on career. Learners will be expected to study and contribute towards the workplace from the second year onwards so it will require hard work and dedication. Failure to complete the apprenticeship may also result in failure to remain in employment.
Wage
£16,224 a year
Weekly pay, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, company benefits package
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08:00- 16:30
39 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 15 September
Duration
3 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
* Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements
* Set up, check and adjust the equipment for use in the safe and reliable fabrication of metal products or components and maintaining the equipment in a reliable and safe condition throughout
* Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements
* Cutting, drilling, shaping and preparing metal materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools, thermal and laser cutting, as required calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments/equipment
* Operate appropriate tools and equipment to join metal parts using a range of mechanical fasteners and fixing techniques required by the specifications appropriate to the fabrication activity being carried out and in accordance with approved joining procedures and quality requirements
* Deal with problems that occur within the fabrication activity in line with responsibilities of the role
* Restore the work area and equipment to a safe and reliable condition on completion of the activity
* Focus on quality and problem solving – Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrate attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency
Where you’ll work
Unit 5A-5C Ashchurch Business Centre
Tewkesbury
GL20 8NB
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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING 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
Geometric Manufacturing are very proud to be working with Gloucestershire Engineering Training (GET) as our apprentice training provider of choice for our apprenticeship development programmes. Providing engineering companies across the county with the highest quality training in mechanical and electrical engineering. GET lead the way in quality of delivery, structure and disciplined learning, with a network of support for learners and employers that is second to none within the county. During your apprenticeship you will complete an Development Competence and Development Knowledge qualifications, End Point Assessment, Functional skills in maths and English (If applicable).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 9 - 4)
* Maths (grade 9 - 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* 2 other subjects (grade 9 - 4)
* Science (grade 9 - 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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative