Fabrication and Welding Level 3 Apprenticeship
K. G. D. ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Hereford (HR2 6JU)
Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026
Posted on 5 February 2026
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Summary
Exciting Opportunity to become part of a UK based Engineering Company with over 30 years’ experience specialising in the design and manufacture of packaged process plant, equipment and pressure vessels for the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation and food industries.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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YEAR 1 - £8
YEAR 2 - £9
YEAR 3 - £11
YEAR 4 - £12.71
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.
Paid mid-morning break, half hour lunch break unpaid
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 9 months
- Positions available
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5
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
An apprentice welder fabricator at KGD will have duties including:
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Develop number and measurement skills
- Welding using multiple processes in numerous materials
- Cutting
- Folding
- Base-frame Fabrication and fabrication skills
- Tank fabrication
- Vessel fabrication
- Pipework, fabrication and welding (site based and factory based)
- Assembly skills – manufacturing maintenance
- Inspection and testing skills
- Manufacturing Sequences
- Quality Assurance
Where you'll work
Netherwood Road
Rotherwas Industrial Estate
Hereford
HR2 6JU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
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
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located at Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9SX.
Level 3 comprises of:
Duration approximately 40-45 months
- Year 1, between 22–39 weeks are spent at HWGTA Training Centre developing practical engineering skills, alongside one day per week in the classroom, completing the theoretical elements of the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- Year 2, predominantly based in your company, returning to the Training Centre one day per week to continue and complete the specialised elements of their Level 3 Diploma (Development Knowledge)
Years 3 - 4:
Based full-time in your company, developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for the End Point Assessment to gain your Level 3 qualification
More training information
- Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed
- There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
- Maths (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Good listening skills
- Good work ethic
- Punctual
- Honest
- Respectful
Other requirements
Some work as you progress may involve an earlier start time and a later finish time due to working for numerous companies at differing locations.
About this employer
KGD are a UK based specialist in the design and manufacture of the highest quality packaged process plant equipment & pressure vessels for the oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, pharmaceutical, nuclear, hydrogen, renewables and food industries.
After this apprenticeship
- On Successful completion of an apprenticeship with KGD you will be offered a full-time position within the company, this will include a Pension and Sickness scheme
- Structured Routes up to management throughout the business
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013207.
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Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026