Welder Fabricator Apprentice

Summary

To complete a recognised Welder & Fabrication apprenticeship, attending GET and training when required and accomplish high standards in set studies, concluding with an end point assessment.

Wage

£16,617 a year

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Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Year one & two: 37 hours Monday - Friday (07:30 - 16:00). Year three: 42 hours @ 4 days on/ 4 days off. (06:00 - 18:00).

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

To fabricate & weld a variety of products meeting both quality & production efficiency targets
To have an understanding of welding using automated welding systems (robots)
To weld products to set welding codes both in manual & automated formats
To assist our Engineering Department to further develop our processes & procedures
To use machinery, overhead cranes & systems in a manner in accordance with current company & health & safety legislation

Where you’ll work

Unit 9 Lydney Harbour Estate
Harbour Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4EJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING 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.
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 Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Year One: With training provider (GET)
Year Two: GET one-day per week
Year Three: Work-based coaching, mentoring and training with support from an assigned assessor

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9 - 4)
Maths (grade 9 - 4)
Science (grade 9 - 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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

The Acrow Group has been serving the transportation and construction industries for more than 70 years with a wide range of modular steel bridging solutions for permanent, temporary, military and emergency use. Our extensive international presence includes leadership in the development and implementation of bridge infrastructure projects in over 150 countries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

http://www.acrow.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Opportunity for growth & development. Hybrid working. 33 days holiday per annum including statutory bank holidays. Generous pension scheme. Life assurance. 27/7 virtual GP consultations. Phone support for wellbeing. Healthshield cash back plan.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities to grow & develop within the company

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