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Apprentice CNC Miller GARDNER AEROSPACE - CONSETT LIMITED

Do you want to become a highly skilled CNC Miller at one of Derwentside's biggest employers? Do you want to have excellent earning potential? Do you want to work in the aerospace sector?

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Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,043.00

  • Working week

    Initially Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts; may work evenings and weekends (to be discussed at a later date)

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    01 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071953

  • Positions

    4 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • The apprentice will attend the training school for 36 weeks learning a number of practical skills including milling, turning and hand fitting
  • Once on site at Consett the apprentice will shadow a time served cnc miller
  • The apprentice will start with basic operating of complex equipment
  • Over the course of the training the apprentice will learn to set the machines and subsequently learn the complex process of programming.

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

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) - 36 weeks practical training in the college workshops
  • Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge) - 1 year 1 day per week
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Machining
  • Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge) - 2 years 1 day per week
  • End Point Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once the apprentices have completed the 4 years training they will be skilled cnc millers. They will be able to work on complex equipment with the ability to programme to a high level.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths and English (Grade Grade 4 Grade C as a minimum) Essential

About the employer

Based in Consett, Gardner are one of the largest international independent manufacturers of metallic aerospace detailed parts. Our global footprint means that we have the ability to meet our customers’ needs both in location and of low cost sourcing.

Employer

GARDNER AEROSPACE - CONSETT LIMITED

Address

Unit 18B

Number One Industrial Estate

Consett

DH8 6SY

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Training

Training provider

TYNE NORTH TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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