Apprentice Metal Fabricator
R S VENT LTD
WASHINGTON, NE38 8JJ
Closes in 29 days (Sunday 15 December at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 November 2024
Contents
Summary
As an apprentice metal fabricator, you will work under the guidance of experienced fabricators to learn the skills and techniques required in the metal fabrication industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in metal fabrication and gain hands on experience in a supportive environment.
- Annual wage
- £12,646.40 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
-
Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm Friday 8.00am – 1.30pm with 30 minutes lunch.
38 hours a week
- Possible start date
-
Monday 6 January
- Duration
-
3 years 6 months
- 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
- Assist in the fabrication and assembly of metal components
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
- Operate various tools and machinery, including welders’ grinders, and saws
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures
- Participate in training and workshops to enhance your skills
Where you’ll work
41 SWAN ROAD
WASHINGTON
NE38 8JJ
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
GATESHEAD 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
You will work towards the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship standard with Gateshead College.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/4-9)
- Maths (grade A*-C/4-9)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Flexible
- Positive can-do attitude
- Attention to safety
Other requirements
21 days holiday - January to December - Occasional overtime is available on Saturdays
About this company
We’re a specialist manufacturer of kitchen canopy & extraction systems, restaurant ventilation & air conditioning ductwork systems throughout the UK.
After this apprenticeship
Progression to advanced apprenticeship/ full time employment on successful completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Lauren Usher
apprenticeships@gateshead.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287158.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Sunday 15 December at 11:59pm)
When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.