Engineer Operative Apprentice (Welders)

ABACUS LIGHTING LIMITED

Nottinghamshire, NG17 5FT

Closes in 5 days (Thursday 1 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 April 2024

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Summary

Abacus Lighting Limited is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of lighting solutions in the UK and across the world looking to take on 2 Metal Fabrication apprentices. This Apprenticeship offers the chance to be a part of a long- established business to train for a skilled role and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
7AM – 4PM Monday to Thursday (30 minutes lunch break) 7AM – 1PM Friday (no lunch break)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 8 August

Duration

3 Years 6 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Level 3 Metal fabricator apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills if required. Qualifications include;

  • Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

     

  • Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

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.

Where you’ll work

Oddicroft Lane

Sutton In Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 5FT

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
  • Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
  • Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
  • Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
  • Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
  • Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
  • Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
  • Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
  • Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
  • Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
  • Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
  • Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
  • Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
  • Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
  • Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade A*/C - 9/4)
    • Maths (grade A*/C - 9/4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Leaders in lighting, Abacus’ business supports global customers in meeting the growing demand for technically-brilliant, yet energy efficient and sustainable lighting solutions. Our roots are in the U.K and our company, established for over 60 years has a celebrated heritage in British engineering.

    https://www.abacuslighting.com/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    There is potential for the right candidates to move into a Management or a Technical Role, fully supported by a Continuous Professional Development programme within Abacus.
    The candidate will be expected to sit an aptitude test prior to the interview process.
    Abacus will contact you via email or telephone, please ensure that you check your emails frequently.
    Successful applicants will be given guidance as to how the interview process will be conducted.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

    Karen

    apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

    01623900632

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000241541.

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    Closes in 5 days (Thursday 1 August at 11:59pm)

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