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Apprentice Applications Engineer AF FABRICATIONS LTD

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation as an Apprentice Application Engineer. If you have the right attitude, the company will invest in you as an individual to ensure you progress as far as you can within your career.

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Closing date: 16 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,876.36

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 08.30 – 17:00 Friday 08.30 – 16:00

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    31 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000049458

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Responsible to the Engineering Director in the preparation of detailed designs and specific contract works instructions documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with agreed build specification and Company design criteria.
  • Close liaisons with Works supervisor re efficient and safe application of labour resources in order to achieve production targets and delivery dates of specific contracts.
  • Technical liaisons with customers.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills if required.

This is a day release delivery model which requires weekly attendance at our engineering innovation centre. Day release is expected every week during term time.

This programme includes the diploma in advanced manufacturing & engineering.


You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession. You will experience a blended learning model. You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.
At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This employer is committed to keeping your skills up to date at all times. Where sector changes are identified, training will be implemented using various methods which may include higher level apprenticeships.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

AF Fabrications Ltd specialise in the manufacture of steel and stainless enclosures for the electrical industry. We have two manufacturing facilities on two sites in Nottinghamshire, adjacent to Junction 28 of the M1, giving us transport links across the country. Our modern design, administration and manufacturing facilities cover over 20,000 square feet which includes the latest design technology, CNC automated and non-automated manufacturing equipment.

Employer

AF FABRICATIONS LTD

Address

NUNN BROOK ROAD

HUTHWAITE

SUTTON IN ASHFIELD

NG17 2HU

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Contact

Lee

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900468

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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