Apprentice in Window & Door Fabrication

HADRIAN ARCHITECTURAL GLAZING SYSTEMS LTD

BLAYDON ON TYNE, NE21 4TE

Closes in 8 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 August 2024


Summary

Hadrian Architectural Glazing Systems Ltd has an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join their experienced team of fabricators, gaining a Level 2 apprenticeship in Fenestration Fabricator. The successful candidate will be mentored by an experienced team who will support individuals to become fully skilled & qualified in this industry.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Fenestration fabricator (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday – times to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

2

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

On a day-to-day basis as an apprentice, you will be doing the following:

  • Working independently or as part of a team
  • Following fabrication/assembly manuals from set out to completion
  • Learn how to fabricate to the specifications set out by our various system suppliers
  • Learn techniques to enable you to fabricate the product to a high standard that meets our client’s requirements
  • General housekeeping & work area cleanliness
  • Loading, unloading, and general labouring
  • General Health & Safety
  • Health & Safety rules and regulations

Where you’ll work

UNIT 5

HAUGH LANE

ADDISON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

BLAYDON ON TYNE

NE21 4TE

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

GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

Your training course

Fenestration fabricator (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Select the correct type and quantity of materials and components for each task.
  • Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions; follow instructions.
  • Plan work.
  • Prepare the work area effectively.
  • Complete equipment and machinery checks and adjustments.
  • Measure, calculate, mark and cut materials.
  • Select and use manual methods and machinery/workplace technology.
  • Join/assemble materials.
  • Fix ancillary items to products.
  • Follow health & safety and environmental policy and procedures.
  • Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and control measures.
  • Check and inspect work – interim and final.
  • Identify and rectify any work that is incorrect or incomplete.
  • Label product; protect and package product for safe transportation.
  • Re-use, re-cycle and dispose of material, waste and scrap from the work area, as appropriate.
  • Communicate with colleagues/customers; use common industry terminology appropriately.
  • Complete workplace documentation.
  • Report work outcomes and problems.
  • Select the correct type and quantity of materials and components for each task.
  • Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and work instructions; follow instructions.
  • Plan work.
  • Prepare the work area effectively.
  • Complete equipment and machinery checks and adjustments.
  • Measure, calculate, mark and cut materials.
  • Select and use manual methods and machinery/workplace technology.
  • Join/assemble materials.
  • Fix ancillary items to products.
  • Follow health & safety and environmental policy and procedures.
  • Identify risks and hazards in the workplace and control measures.
  • Check and inspect work – interim and final.
  • Identify and rectify any work that is incorrect or incomplete.
  • Label product; protect and package product for safe transportation.
  • Re-use, re-cycle and dispose of material, waste and scrap from the work area, as appropriate.
  • Communicate with colleagues/customers; use common industry terminology appropriately.
  • Complete workplace documentation.
  • Report work outcomes and problems.
  • Your training plan

    Fenestration Fabricator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

    • All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer
    • As an apprentice you will receive from your employer 6 hours each week for your off the job training, this included as part of your working weekly hours. Off the job training is there to help with your learning and development of the knowledge, skills and behaviors as part of your apprenticeship standard
    • Majority of these 6 hours will be spent on site with your mentor learning, along with having time set aside away from your normal day to day working environment for you to complete study time in which will help you with the completion of targets set by your assessor (e.g. workbooks, online learning, research, self-study)
    • You will also have regular site visits every ten to twelve weeks from your designated assessor, who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship program

    More training information

    • GFTS Ltd. are specialists in qualifications for the Glass, Glazing and Fenestration Industries on a national scale
    • We pride ourselves on the quality of the training we deliver
    • At GFTS we emphasise the importance of a ‘Train, Gain & Retain’ attitude to the learning and make every effort to deliver industry recognised qualifications in an effective and bespoke manner. Although our industry specialty is in the delivery of Fenestration Training, our assessors are each skilled in their own specialist discipline
    • This apprenticeship is a mentor led qualification based at site
    • As an apprentice you will learn all practical elements on site with your mentor which will help you develop your Skills and Behaviours as part of the apprenticeship standard
    • There is no need for any college days and no additional travel required. Our assessors are able to carry out classroom sessions, observations or site visits every 10-12 weeks to support you through the knowledge elements of the standard in small segments throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, in preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA)
    • Everything for your apprenticeship will need to be completed within your working weekly hours each week in which you will spend 6 hours per a week learning and studying towards your apprenticeship

    Requirements

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Initiative
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    Please note that interviews may take place before the vacancy close date and the successful applicant may start before the advertised start date.

    About this company

    We are a well-established architectural aluminium fenestration fabricator and installer. This is a long term position and has great career development options.

    http://www.hadrian-group.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential for the candidate to progress through the company and gain experience within all sectors. The main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a key team member
    • We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills, and time in the right person
    • This position has the potential to develop into a successful career for the right candidate with the position growing with the company

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

    Michael Baker

    michael.baker@hadrian-group.co.uk

    0191 414 8090

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273339.

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