Metal Fabricator Apprentice STAGE ONE CREATIVE SERVICES LIMITED

What you will do in your working day

To work within a metal fabrication department carrying out welding and fabrication tasks on a range of bespoke projects.

Duties will include:

·         Welding and fabrication of steel

·         Drilling and grinding of steel

·         Daily manual handling

·         Operating welding and plant equipment

·         Safe use of metal fabrication power tools

The training you will be getting

Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Level 3.

Awards a Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 3, and an Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge).

What will I study?
This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as a Metal Fabricator and will include the following:

• Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements
• Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings
• Use the correct methods for the moving and handling resources and materials
• Set up, check and adjust the equipment for use in the safe and reliable fabrication of metal products or components and maintaining the equipment in a reliable and safe condition throughout
• Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements
• Use appropriate tools, equipment and techniques to shape and form (HOT or COLD) metal materials, demonstrating and applying knowledge of material properties and characteristics throughout
• Operate appropriate tools and equipment to join metal parts using a range of mechanical fasteners and fixing techniques
• Operate thermal joining equipment to join metal parts using a range of appropriate techniques to the standards required by the specifications for the fabrication activity being carried out
• You will also work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and produce a portfolio of evidence on which the End Point Assessment (EPA) professional discussion will be based.

Method of Delivery:
A flexible model of delivery is available based on the employer’s needs and can include an optional Level 2 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

How will I be assessed?
Successful achievement of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship. The assessment, with an independent assessor, will comprise of:

Practical observation - to assess the apprentice’s application of skills within the apprentice’s place of work or in a suitable environment away from the workplace (e.g. in a centre approved by the EPAO)
Professional discussion - to holistically assess knowledge, skills and behaviours across the standard and will be informed by portfolio of evidence.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Continuing in the business to build on knowledge and skills with opportunity to work away on site in the UK, Europe & worldwide and to assist with the installation of projects built in our workshops.