Apprentice Metal Fabricator Level 3

Bespoke Stairlifts Limited

Bradford, BD4 6SG

Closes in 4 days (Tuesday 24 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 September 2024

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Summary

The apprentice will be completing numerous tasks, these include: H&S legislation and Safe Working Procedures Planning and preparation prior to weld activity Correct set up of equipment for use (safety).

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Pay is the national minimum wage dependent on age.

Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

3

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

  • Use of correct methods for moving and handling
  • Operation of appropriate tools & weld equipment
  • Inspection & testing of joints
  • Carry out quality checks
  • Interpretation of technical drawings
  • Keeping work area clear and safe at all times
  • General day to day environment of a Production facility

Where you’ll work

Green Park

Wharfedale Road, Euroway Industrial Estate

Bradford

BD4 6SG

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

KIRKLEES 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.

    • Your training plan

    Level 3 Metal Fabricator Advanced Apprenticeship Standard:

    • In College one day a week over the full period of the apprenticeship
    • The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4/C or above)
    • Maths (grade 4/C 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
    • Logical
    • Team working

    About this company

    When Bespoke Stairlifts started in 2004, our mission and vision was to create a cost-effective and reliable solution for customers to access their staircases. Today, working with our global partners we are proud to have enabled thousands of customers the opportunity to remain in their own homes, offering them peace of mind and stairlift solutions that allow them to live their lives independently.

    https://www.bespokestairlifts.com/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Full time employment with Bespoke Stairlifts

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    KIRKLEES COLLEGE

    Mark Cooney

    mcooney@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275848.

    Apply now

    Closes in 4 days (Tuesday 24 September at 11:59pm)

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