Apprentice Metal Fabricator

R S VENT LTD

WASHINGTON, NE38 8JJ

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 15 December at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 November 2024


Summary

As an apprentice metal fabricator, you will work under the guidance of experienced fabricators to learn the skills and techniques required in the metal fabrication industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in metal fabrication and gain hands on experience in a supportive environment.

Annual wage
£12,646.40 a year

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Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.30pm Friday 8.00am – 1.30pm with 30 minutes lunch.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

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

  • Assist in the fabrication and assembly of metal components
  • Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
  • Operate various tools and machinery, including welders’ grinders, and saws
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Follow all safety protocols and procedures
  • Participate in training and workshops to enhance your skills

Where you’ll work

41 SWAN ROAD

WASHINGTON

NE38 8JJ

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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Willingness to learn
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Flexible
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Attention to safety

Other requirements

21 days holiday - January to December - Occasional overtime is available on Saturdays

About this company

We’re a specialist manufacturer of kitchen canopy & extraction systems, restaurant ventilation & air conditioning ductwork systems throughout the UK.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to advanced apprenticeship/ full time employment on successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

Lauren Usher

apprenticeships@gateshead.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287158.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 15 December at 11:59pm)

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