Altrad Babcock Limited Pipefitting Apprenticeship Altrad Babcock Limited

Altrad Babcock are specialists in the delivery of upgrade services to the nuclear, oil and gas, petrochemical and process sectors. The role of a pipefitter is integral to every major Engineering Construction project. This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,433.28

    NMW for apprentices will be paid whilst in the Tipton Training Centre. During deployment to site the NAECI basic apprenticeship rates apply: 1st year onsite rate £7.40ph, 2nd year £9.58ph, 3rd year £12.41ph, 4th year £14.94ph

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm Friday 8am to 2.30pm

    Total hours per week: 38.0

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    02 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000153418

  • Positions

    15 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Off-the-Job – Completing both practical training in a real working environment and gaining underpinning knowledge through classroom activities in our training centre in Tipton

  • Read and interpret drawings identifying pipe materials and fittings
  • Prepare and assemble pipe spools
  • Install pipe spools on a steel structure

On-the-Job – Working on an operational site in the UK alongside a qualified craft person applying the skills and knowledge gained in the training centre

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

An apprentice will work towards the completion of the ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems and Level 2 functional skills if required

Off-the-Job – Training will be carried out in our Tipton Training Centre in in the West Midlands (accommodation and travel paid)

On-the-Job – Working on site alongside a qualified craft person applying the skills and knowledge gained in the Training Centre

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On the completion of the apprenticeship programme you will become a qualified Pipefitter based on one of our operational sites in the UK applying the skills and knowledge you have gained during your apprenticeship. If you wish to continue your development there will be opportunities to advance into a managerial role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You need to be willing to travel and work away from home. You will spend the first 7 months of the apprenticeship in Tipton in the West Midlands and move on to an operational site in the UK, which may or may not be close to your home.

About the employer

Altrad Babcock is a specialist in the delivery of engineering, aftermarket and upgrade services to the nuclear, oil and gas, petrochemical and process sectors. With a focus on the delivery of low-carbon technologies and an industry-leading project management capability, the company builds, maintains and extends the life of customer assets worldwide.

Employer

Altrad Babcock Limited

Address

Po Box 8

Birmingham New Road

DY4 8YY

Contact

Jon Davies

jon.davies@doosan.com

01215305166

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Training

Training provider

ALTRAD BABCOCK LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering construction pipefitter

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Jul 2023