Summary
Are you ready to kick-start your career with hands-on experience and top-notch training? As an Engineering Fitter apprentice, you won’t be sat behind a screen; you'll split your time between learning out on site, working alongside experts solving real-world problems, and attending dedicated training and college days.
Wage
£24,242 a year
Training course
Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Hours may vary.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 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
* Read, interpret and understand diagrams, drawings and work instructions
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources
* Check tools during and after task completion, identifying and reporting defects
* Measure and test, check and inspect - for example, use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, volt meters
* Apply improvement techniques, recommending/implementing solutions where appropriate
* Report work outcomes and issues
* Dispose of waste in accordance with waste streams, re-cycling/re-using where appropriate
* Operate in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures, identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable
Where you’ll work
Cadwell Lane
Hitchin
SG4 0SL
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
DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,
* Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
* Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
* Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,
* Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,
* Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,
* Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,
* Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,
* Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,
* Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,
* Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.
Your training plan
We’ll work closely with your college to review your progress at regular intervals, providing feedback and guiding your development. You’ll have a tailored personalised plan that ensures you have appropriate support and training. The majority of your learning will be on the job, with off-the-job training and one-to-one tutoring. You’ll also complete Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering competency and technical knowledge qualifications.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C/4 or above)
* Maths (grade C/4 or above)
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
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness