Apprentice Metal Fabricator
W.H. DAVIS LIMITED
Nottinghamshire, NG20 9SA
Closes in 24 days (Monday 9 December at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 November 2024
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Summary
WH Davis is the leading provider of wagon design and manufacture services for the UK rail freight industry. With roots firmly established in the rail sector for well over a century, we continue to set an ever-increasing standard, advancing the capabilities of our customers through leading expertise, innovation and exceptional engineering.
- Annual wage
- £12,979.20 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday - 07:15 - 16:00
Friday - 07:15-15:00
With 45 minutes lunch
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 16 December
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
MIG Welding, welding a wide range of steel products and using a variety of welding techniques.
- Maintenance of equipment
- Fabrication
- Grinding
- Cutting
Checking products meet the required standard.
Where you’ll work
Langwith Road Langwith Junction
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 9SA
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
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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.
- 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
Metal Fabricator L3 completing the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Diploma at Level 3 and also Functional Skills if required.
You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model. With day release at our engineering campus NG17 5FA.
You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.
At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
- Maths (grade 9-4 / A-C)
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
- Organisation skills
- Strong hand-eye coordination
- Manual dexterity
- Accuracy
- Eye for detail
- Work with precision
About this company
WH Davis is the leading provider of wagon design and manufacture services for the UK rail freight industry. With roots firmly established in the rail sector for well over a century, we continue to set an ever-increasing standard, advancing the capabilities of our customers through leading expertise, innovation and exceptional engineering. With a strong warranty and after care team, we can support our customers during the introduction of new fleets across the country.
After this apprenticeship
Full time employment upon completing apprenticeship successfully.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Laura
laura.brown@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900467
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286763.
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Closes in 24 days (Monday 9 December at 11:59pm)
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