Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship - Aprograph Sign Systems – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Aprograph Sign System Ltd, specialises in custom metal signage, is seeking a Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprentice. Based in Gateshead, this role offers the chance to develop hands-on skills working with aluminium and stainless steel, forming 3D letters and sign trays while growing with an innovative business.

Annual wage: £13,590 a year
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Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Friday, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm (30-minutes lunch break)
37 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

Engage in metal fabrication
Specialising in 3D letter and sign tray formation
Work with aluminium and stainless steel to create custom signage

Where you’ll work

22 PLANESWAY

GATESHEAD

NE10 8LG

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

NCG

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 be completing the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship and will attend Newcastle College one day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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

Organisation skills
Team working
Creative

About this company

Aprograph Sign Systems has over 40 years of experience & is a nationwide company. At Aprograph we focus highly on design & quality, we make sure the products and services we offer are manufactured to the uppermost quality to ensure the client receives the finest experience and satisfaction. With our vast range of skills and experience we have gained an excellent portfolio over the years. We offer a range of signage products & services.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for long-term growth within a dynamic company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NCG

apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk

01912004844

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286632.

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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 8 December)

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Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship - Aprograph Sign Systems

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