Apprentice Metal Fabricator Level 3
BESPOKE STAIRLIFTS LIMITED
Bradford (BD4 6SG)
Closes in 19 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 July 2025
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Summary
The apprentice will be completing numerous tasks, these include: H&S legislation and Safe Working Procedures, Planning and preparation prior to weld activity. Correct set-up of equipment for use (safety).
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Pay is the national minimum wage dependent on age.
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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40 Hours per week, day shifts.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Other tasks include:
- Use of correct methods for moving and handling
- Operation of appropriate tools & weld equipment
- Inspection & testing of joints
- Carry out quality checks
- Interpretation of technical drawings
- Keeping work area clear and safe at all times
- General day-to-day environment of a production facility
Where you'll work
Green Park
Wharfedale Road, Euroway Industrial Estate
Bradford
BD4 6SG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
- 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.
Training schedule
Level 3 Metal Fabricator Advanced Apprenticeship Standard:
In college, one day a week over the full period of the apprenticeship
The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA-approved organisations independent from the college.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
When Bespoke Stairlifts started in 2004, our mission and vision was to create a cost-effective and reliable solution for customers to access their staircases. Today, working with our global partners we are proud to have enabled thousands of customers the opportunity to remain in their own homes, offering them peace of mind and stairlift solutions that allow them to live their lives independently.
After this apprenticeship
Potential full-time employment with Bespoke Stairlifts.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Mark Cooney
mcooney@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333659.
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Closes in 19 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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