L3 Pipe Welding Apprenticeship (Ambergate)

Summary

Are you ready to kick-start your career with hands-on experience and top-notch training? As a Pipe Welding apprentice, you won’t be sat behind a screen; you'll split your time between learning out on site, working alongside experts solving real-world problems and studying at college.

Wage: £24,242 a year
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Training course: Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed. Year 1 - You'll stay and study during the week at Riverside College Widnes to learn the foundations of the trade. Year 2 ,3 - You’ll spend one day a week during term time, released for college.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 3 years
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

Weld tubes and pipes to a high standard, using a minimum of two manual arc welding processes
Identification and the causes of typical welding defects and how their occurrence can be reduced
Welding quality documentation, organisational reporting systems, procedures and their role within the overall quality process
Health and Safety in the engineering sector
Forming and assembling pipework systems
Preparing and using Manual Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) or Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)
Metallurgy of steels and alloys
Weld positions and codings
Weld testing
Reading technical drawings and welding symbols

Where you’ll work

Pipelines Maintenance Centre

Ambergate

Belper

DE56 2FZ

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

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,
Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,
Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,
Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,
Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,
Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,
Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,
Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,
Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.

Your training plan

During first year term time, you’ll be at Ofsted ‘outstanding’ Riverside College Widnes (in between Liverpool and Manchester). Here you'll stay and study during the week to learn the foundations of the trade, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered by National Gas. In your second and third year, you’ll spend one day a week during term time, released for college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

National Gas Transmission is the backbone of Britain’s energy system today and will play a leading role in the transition to a clean energy future that works for every home and business. We own and operate the national gas network, delivering energy to where it is needed in every part of the country.

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

Company benefits

Career progression, professional training and development. Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7. Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After gaining experience you may choose to specialise in a particular area that you are most interested in. This could involve additional training to enhance your knowledge and confidence.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

National Gas

Nadine Graham

earlycareers@nationalgas.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303370.

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Closes in 13 days (Sunday 9 March)

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