Apprentice Fabricator Level 3

Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as an Engineering Apprentice. You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while studying for a relevant qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and build a successful career in manufacturing and engineering.

Wage

£12,147.20 to £21,713.12 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.50 an hour

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday – 07.30 – 17.30 Tuesday – 07.30 – 17.30 Wednesday – 07.30 – 17.30 Thursday – 07.30 – 17.30 Friday – Non working Break – 10.00 – 10.15 Lunch – 12.30 – 13.00 Overtime regularly available AM & PM, Friday’s and Saturday AM

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Sunday 16 February

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

Reading of Autocad drawings
Cutting material and job preparation including marking out and jig assembly
fabrication on a variety of bespoke and standardised products. Working with predominantly Mild Steel but regular works with stainless steel DPOL & MPOL, Brass, antique brass, copper and bronze
Finishing, polishing and quality control
Guillotine cutting and folding
Tube Notching and use of other grinding machinery for metal shaping and finishing
Use of hand and power tools

Where you’ll work

HOLMES ST

ROCHDALE

LANCS

OL12 6AQ

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

ROCHDALE 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.
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

Work based training & RTA Day Release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 4 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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Technical and Practical Skills

Other requirements

Please research the location of Rochdale Training as well as the location of the employer to ensure that you can travel to both locations. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

Carter Origin are a rapidly expanding architectural metalwork and structural steel company based in the Northwest, servicing the entire UK. Offering turnkey metalwork solutions from in house CAD design to install, Carter Origin have positioned as a key player in the shop fitting and hospitality market. Trading for 35 years the family has overseen the evolution of the business from sheet metal and plastics into the demanding and fast paced world of architectural metalwork. Now into the 3rd generation Carter Origin is continually providing high level metalwork for Theatres, Casinos, Cinemas, Bowling Alleys and other specialist venues countrywide at a growing rate. With this growth Carter Origin have acquired a second premises set up to house and grow new talent to further assist in the sustainability and growth of the company. Working with Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass and other specialist nonferrous Carter Origin have developed a widespread product range making for a varied and unique working week. The company also holds the BS EN 1090 accreditation with coded welders in house to carry out any EXC 2 structural steel required on all projects.

After this apprenticeship

Carter Origin promotes future growth of all employees with many of the current staff in both management and senior roles grown from Apprenticeships. Progression at Carter Origin is diverse with a real sense of choice and open discussion to ensure the employee has the very best chance to progress in the area they feel most suited to them. With opportunities in supervision both site and shop, contract

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

07860919380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298233.

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