Apprentice Sign Maker

Summary

3D Acrylics & Metals Limited are offering the chance for a candidate to take part in an Apprentice Sign Maker. The successful candidate will be required to shadow and learn the different roles in a busy sign making environment from CNC cutting to fabrication and assembly.

Annual wage

£12,812.80 a year

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Salary to increase year on year. • 20 days holiday • Pension available • Possible overtime when needed • Possible bonus paid to staff for company achievements

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 08.00 16.30 and Friday: 08.00 - 15.00 (breaks to be confirmed).

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 9 December

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

CNC Cutting
Fabrication
Welding
Soldering
Plasma cutting
Grinding/dressing
General tidying
Assembly
Packing

Where you’ll work

UNIT B1

FELLING BUSINESS CENTRE

GREEN LANE

GATESHEAD

NE10 0QH

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.

The training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

IMechE for Eng Tech
IET for Eng Tech
Royal Aeronautical Society for Eng Tech

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
Organisation skills
Initiative
Good time keeping
Driven
Willingness to learn

About this company

SPECIALISTS IN 3D LOGO SIGNS FROM DESIGN TO MANUFACTURE 3D Acrylics & Metals specialise in 3D signage. With our vast range of experience, we are able to provide you with excellent quality service, providing a bespoke sign for your business. We cater to both small and large companies. So, if you are working within a budget, we can help to achieve your requirements. We use a range of materials so you can be sure we can achieve the look you want for your signage.

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment on successful completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

Gabrielle Coates-Bassi

apprenticeships@gateshead.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285506.

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Closes tomorrow (Sunday 24 November at 11:59pm)

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