Model Making Apprentice
Funky Lemon Design
Wherstead Village, Ipswich (IP9 2AE)
Closes on Friday 26 September 2025
Posted on 7 August 2025
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Summary
You will be creating design orientated models using traditional Model-Making techniques alongside the latest technologies, you will have the opportunity to develop and add to your existing skills as a member of a small team.
- Wage
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£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm with 1 hr for lunch.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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1
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
In order to strengthen and enhance our team we require a person who can assist in the production of various types of high-quality models, including presentation models, architectural models, concept models, process models as well as product design and prototyping.
- The production of scaled models using a variety of drawing types
- Working with a variety of materials using varying workshop machinery
- Working efficiently towards project deadlines
- Working as part of team in order to achieve project goals
Where you'll work
Barn 10f
Park Farm Barns
Vicarage Lane
Wherstead Village, Ipswich
IP9 2AE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
W S TRAINING LTD.
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English Level 2 if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Knowledge of 2D CAD
- Workshop experience
- Enthusiastic
Other requirements
Knowledge of 2D CAD, Adobe Illustrator is desirable but not essential. Experience with using workshop machinery such as circular saw, band saw, pillar drill, disc sanders and hand tools. experience working with laser cutting, CNC routing and 3d printing would be an advantage. Ability to read and interpret drawings is essential. You will sometimes be required to work away and possibly unsociable hours if completing a project installation. We would start off training the successful candidate to use the graphical programs and perform laser cutting tasks. We would then expect the candidate to learn/refine other relevant skills as required to support the production of other types of models and creative projects.
About this employer
We are a small, close-knit team which produce varying types of products and models. We take pride in our work and care about the detail.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible progression to a full time employed position with pay increases based on responsibility/skill level
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
W S TRAINING LTD.
The Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk
01284 788005
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336232.
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Closes on Friday 26 September 2025
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