Summary
A four-year pathway building the foundation for a long-term career as a coded welder. Provides practical hands-on training and work experience through structured training that allows specific welding skill development.
Wage
£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
At SETA - Working week Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 12:30. At A&P Tyne - Working week Monday - Thursday, 07.00 - 15.00 and Friday, 07.00 - 14.30.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 15 September 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
5
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
* Attend college courses related to engineering, welding and fabrication to gain theoretical knowledge and industry certifications
* Learn and apply different welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding, under the guidance of experienced professionals
* Understand how to interpret fabrication drawings, weld procedure documentation and weld inspection procedures
* Assist experienced welders with various welding tasks, including cutting, shaping, and joining metal parts
* Work on a variety of projects to become commercially aware of the project requirements, cost and timescales as dictated by process requirements
* Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time and to company standards
* Keep track of materials and tools needed for projects and report any shortages to supervisors
* Continuously improve skills and knowledge through hands-on experience and training
* General housekeeping, cable management and safe working practices in the fabrication halls and throughout the facility
Where you’ll work
C/O A&P Tyne Limited
Wagonway Road
Hebburn
Tyne And Wear
NE31 1SP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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
* Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
* Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Certificate
* Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (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
* Creative
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Annual wage, Company Pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Health Shield, Death in Service benefit Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy materials and work in various positions Willingness to adhere to all safety protocols and company policies