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Apprentice CAD Project Engineer ALPHA RAIL LTD

You will be joining an established manufacturing business, who have grown and diversified over the past 37 years to become leaders in their field of architectural metalwork products. You will be joining the technical office to learn & help the department in its daily role of turning customers wishes into reality.

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Closing date: 31 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,400.00

    On a scale up to 13,300

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday = 08:30 - 16:30 (½ hour lunch) Friday = flexible start/finish – usually 07.00 - 15.00 (½hour lunch) – anywhere between 06.00 & 16:30.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000102852

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Typical activities might include:
• Learning to use AutoCAD drawing package together with Microsoft excel
• Assist in site visits to meet with customers and carry out surveys
• Learning to then interpret the various forms of surveyed data
• Producing basic drawings for approval of the products require
• Producing manufacturing drawings for the works department to fabricate to
• Producing site layouts and marked up plans for the products to then be installed in the correct locations on site
• Attending college/training centre on day release to achieve min. Level 3 apprenticeship qualification
• Reporting directly to the Technical Director

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.

Tech cert :  This programme includes Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) BTEC Diploma Edexcel L3.

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering campus, NG17. This attendance is required during term time only.

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?

Upon completion of this apprenticeship, the company are committed to maintaining your professional skills throughout your career. They will support this by using a variety of training methods which may include higher level apprenticeship programmes.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Established in 1985, Alpha Rail Ltd has over 40 years of metal fabrication expertise and is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of metal railings, gates, guardrail and other types of bespoke metal products.

Employer

ALPHA RAIL LTD

Address

NUNN BROOK RISE

HUTHWAITE

SUTTON IN ASHFIELD

NG17 2PD

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Contact

Ryan Smith

ryan.smith@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900479

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

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