Welding and Fabrication Advanced Apprenticeship

SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOC LTD

TYNE & WEAR, NE38 9BZ

Closes on Friday 22 August

Posted on 5 November 2024

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Summary

Our engineering apprenticeships are a launchpad for a career in engineering, manufacturing and related industries. Apprentices initially learn their skills at Seta’s own workshop facilities in Washington where they gain hands on, practical experience for use in the workplace.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Days and shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 15 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

12

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

You will learn practical skills in:

  • Hand Fitting
  • MIG
  • Sheet Metal Work
  • TIG

You will learn technical skills in:

  • Maths
  • Health and Safety
  • Welding Principles
  • Inspection and Quality
  • Mechanical Principles

Where you’ll work

17 SEDLING ROAD

WEAR ESTATE DIST 6

WASHINGTON

TYNE & WEAR

NE38 9BZ

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

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.

    • Your training plan

    • Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship is typically a 42-month programme
    • The first six months is spent in the training centre following various aspects of Engineering Skills to NVQ Level 2 followed by NVQ Level 3 in the employer’s premises
    • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • 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
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Enthusiasm

    About this company

    Seta is a long-established, not-for-profit engineering and business training provider based in North East England. We deliver accredited, industry recognised training, including apprenticeships, up to an advanced level. As a Group Training Association, we have years of experience in working with companies in the engineering, manufacturing, process and related sectors. We are a trusted training provider and have an exceptional track record of delivering for clients across a range of sectors – many of which are global household names - and we provide a launchpad for careers in engineering, manufacturing and related industries. We work with a broad spectrum of companies, from sole traders to multi-nationals. At Seta, apprentices, course delegates and trainees experience hands-on learning, acquiring practical skills for use in real life, industrial and office working environments. Our apprenticeships cover both engineering and business disciplines.

    https://seta.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • The vacancy offers enhancement of skills and qualifications and once qualified, opportunities could arise for progression to higher education and employer promotion

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

    Nathan Lyle

    nathan.lyle@seta.co.uk

    0191 416 2860

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285845.

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    Closes on Friday 22 August

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