Machining Apprenticeship Including CNC Alan Keef Ltd
Excellent opportunity working in a busy multi-skilled engineering environment. You will work on restoration of historical narrow-gauge locomotives, rolling stock and associated equipment along with new design and build projects.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£177.97
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am - 3.15pm whilst in Training Centre - 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday and 7.30am - 12.30pm Friday when in company.
Total hours per week: 37.00
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Expected duration
45 months
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
08 Feb 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001818631
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Positions
1 available
We are looking to train up a multi-skilled engineer with an emphasis on CNC turning. Training and skills to be gained throughout the apprenticeship will be:
- Reading and Understanding engineering drawings (metric and imperial)
- Manual machining - Turning and Milling
- CNC turning - writing programs and operating the machine
- Surface grinding
- Drill Sharpening
- Hydraulic Press operation
- Inspection of parts
- Assembly work
- Basic welding techniques
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Mathematically competent
- Computer Literate
Personal qualities
- Confident
- Enthusiastic / willingness to learn
- Organised
Desired qualifications
GCSE Grades 4 and above (or equivalent in:
- Maths
- English
Future prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship programme would lead to a full time job offer.
About the employer
An established family run business, based near Ross-on-wye, with 50 years’ experience in Narrow Gauge Railways.
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 years 2 - 4 , 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 technician
Level 3 (A level)
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