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Furniture Manufacturing Apprenticeship LONG EATON FRAME MAKERS LTD
We wish to recruit an apprentice to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of furniture manufacturing through WEBS training programme and on the job training. You will learn practical skills working as part of a team to make upholstery frames.
Closing date: 16 Dec 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,754.68
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, 6.00am - 3.00pm and Friday 6.00am - 12.00pm
Total hours per week: 39.0
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
09 Jan 2023
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Date posted
08 Nov 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000105300
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Being a manufacturer is a skilled trade with excellent career opportunities. You will learn a mixture of assembly techniques using a variety of tools and equipment. You must have excellent attention to detail and strive for perfection.
Duties will include:
- Picking from raw materials - gaining knowledge of timber technology
- Working from cutting lists, technical drawings and specifications
- Measuring and marking out components
- Producing pre-assembly work including boring holes and counter sink
- Producing mouldings prior to assembly
- Producing prototypes
- Using tools such as chisels, screwdrivers and mallets
- Operating power tools including routers, biscuit jointers and staple guns
- Operating powered machinery including dimension saw, planer, table routers to produce components required for cabinet making
- Completing assembly including jointing side panels, cross components and fittings
- Quality checking your work throughout
- Mounting of fixings including hinges, locks and catches
- Sanding ready for finishing
- Final quality control checks
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- The apprenticeship you will work towards achieving will be the Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer apprenticeship standard
- During your apprenticeship programme, you will receive training both off and on the job. You will be required to attend WEBS Training on a day release basis each week, the remainder of the week you will be within the workplace. You will learn the underpinning knowledge that runs alongside your practical elements of the training. You will use a wide range of techniques whilst you complete a practical project
- WEBS Training aim to build on the skills you already have so you reach your full potential both personally and professionally
- Training will be provided in all areas of furniture manufacturing to ensure you are capable of creating practical and bespoke furniture using both traditional and modern techniques and materials to produce aesthetically pleasing and fit for purpose products
- If you have already achieved GCSE maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or have equivalent qualifications, you will be exempt from undertaking Functional Skills, however, English and maths support will be provided for all apprentices throughout the length of their programme
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Progression opportunities:
- Advanced apprenticeship in a trade specific role
- Progression within the organisation with more responsibility
- Operating CAD software
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
LONG EATON FRAME MAKERS LTD
Address
Unit 5 Acton Close
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 1FZ
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Furniture manufacturer
Level 2 (GCSE)
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