Sewing Machinist Apprentice COMMERCIAL SEWING SERVICE LTD
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a small friendly team creating items including sports shirts, fleece jackets, balaclavas, etc. You will be experiencing working with a variety of materials using industrial sewing machines.
Closing date: 30 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40 to £21,673.60
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 Friday, 8am to 5pm
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Mar 2024
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Date posted
11 Aug 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000190497
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
Your main duties will include:
- Using an industrial flat bed sewing machine
- Using an overlocker machine
- Sewing a variety of materials
- Experience of cutting out
- Adhering to H&S requirements
- Working to specifications
- Keeping to deadlines
The training you will be getting
- You will be working towards the L2 Sewing Machinist Standard
- Functional Skills at level 2 in Maths and English (exemptions apply)
- Maximum 18 months for training and an additional 3 months for the End Point Assessment.
- All training will be within the workplace where your Assessor will visit you on a regular basis setting targets, carrying out reviews and observations.
- Off the Job training completed within the workplace.
- An initial maths and English assessment to be completed at the beginning of training.
- Completion of coursework via an eportfolio.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Long term employment within the company
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
COMMERCIAL SEWING SERVICE LTD
Address
Unit 1-2 Horn Road Units
Horn Road
Kentisbeare
EX15 2AX
Training
Training provider
BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Sewing machinist
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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