Apprentice Fabricator AJ Lowther & Son Ltd
Excellent opportunity to work for a well established company, who will offer plenty of support during the apprenticeship. You will learn how to fabricate from drawing as well as learning how to operate a variety of steelworking machinery. The position is likely to lead to a full time position at the end of the apprenticeship.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£188.75
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Working week
8.30 - 4.30 Monday to Thursday, 8.30 - 3.15 Friday when in Training Centre. 8.00 - 4.30 Monday to Friday whilst in company
Total hours per week: 37.75
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
11 Feb 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001818585
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Positions
2 available
Fabricate structural steelwork for buildings from drawings
Fabricate bracketry from drawings
Fabricate gates/handrails/staircases from drawings
Weld up larger components tacked up by others
Operate plate making machinery
Operate a saw
Learn the painting process
Operate a forklift
Operate overhead gantry cranes
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Practical skills
Personal qualities
- Positive attitude
- Motivated
Desired qualifications
- GCSE Grades 4/C and above (or equivalent) in maths and English
Future prospects
- Full time position available on completion of the apprenticeship
Things to consider
Rural location so transport will be required.
About the employer
A well established family business that has been going for over 70 years, A J Lowther & Son produce structural steelwork as well as staircases, mezzanine floor and gates and railings
Training
Training provider
HEREFORDSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Herefordshire Group Training Association
Contact
Sue Tong 01432 377002 stong@hwgta.org
Training through HWGTA normally comprises of five days per week at our Training Centre at Holmer Road for the first year of the Apprenticeship doing an appropriate course of study. A Block Release option is also available. Functional Skills Maths and English (if required)
A monthly monitoring visit in company will also take place in year 2 during which we make ourselves available for discussion about any special training that may be useful to you, and to identify and resolve problems if they arise.
At the end of your training period you will be put through to an end point assessment with an external verifier where you will showcase and evidence your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
In addition, the training programme includes a 5-day team building residential course, usually held in April/May each year,
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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