Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Level 3

01/08/2000 Format
31/07/2099
 
APS30399 (RORO)
Nelson and Colne College / Accrington and Rossendale College
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Please note that the College is only able to offer this course at the rates publicised on this website to those individuals aged 19+ or over on 31st August 2022 whose home address is in areas of England outside of the devolved authority areas of: Cambridge and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England. Where an individual resides outside of England or in one of the devolved areas then the College reserves the right to charge you for the delivery of the course at a rate of £10.55 per hour. This is in line with the College’s Fees Policy which is published on our websites.

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Open Course Overview

Please note this course is held at our Nelson Campus only.

This apprenticeship is focussed on carrying out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc. Within this industry you will use a large range of metals including steel, aluminium and titanium at a range of thicknesses from 0.5mm up to over 20mm. The size and weight of the fabrications can range from components that can easily be picked up by hand, to massive structures that require several cranes to manipulate.

Fabricators are essential to a large number of industries and work includes manufacturing bridges, oil rigs, ships, petro-chemical installations, cranes, platforms, aircraft, automotive and machinery parts, sheet metal enclosures, equipment supports, and anything that can be fabricated out of metal.

Course Overview
Open What will I learn?

During this apprenticeship you will learn to

• Plan and prepare for the metal fabrication activities before commencing work
• Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements
• Carry out quality checks on component parts and completed assemblies
• Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements
• Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings.

What Will I Learn
Open Entry requirements

You should be aiming for at least 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and/or mathematics.

These requirements may alter dependent upon the needs of the employer. If you don’t quite achieve the entry criteria though don’t worry, we can discuss your options.

If you have not achieved a Grade 4 in English Language and/or mathematics you will be required to achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths as part of your Apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements
Open Assessment methods

• A range of assessment methods are used throughout the programme to ensure apprentices are ready to enter the workplace. These include progress meetings, assignments, practical observations in the workplace, portfolio completion and an externally validated end point assessment.
• £2million Engineering Skills Centre
• Unique subsonic wind tunnel, fully equipped workshops with the latest rapid prototype technology and software, and CNC machinery
• Innovation laboratory and 3D printing and manufacturing area for students to develop industry skills and prepare for their future career

Assessment Methods
Open How will I know if I'm making progress?
Progress
Open What coursework will I be expected to complete?
Required Coursework
Open Additional information

• Expert Trainer Assessors with vast industry experience providing continuous support throughout the programme.
• Highly skilled, industry connected trainers and assessors.
• Employers have worked to co-create the programme making it highly industry relevant.

This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
• IMechE for Eng Tech
• IET for Eng Tech
• Royal Aeronautical Society for Eng Tech

Additional Information
Open Careers progression

• Welder
• Metal Fabricator
• Foundry Process Operator
• Foundry Mould Maker

Careers Progression
This course has now started and we can no longer accept applications online. Cant Apply Reason
The online application and enrolment process is really simple, once you have clicked the “APPLY" or "ENROL” button you will be redirected to the portal where you either log in or create an account (if you haven’t done so previously). We will then ask you to give us a couple of bits of information like address, mobile phone number ect and that’s it.
Once your applications has been made the next step will be for you to book yourself onto one of our interview evenings, depending on availability you might be able to do this straight away but otherwise we will get in contact to arrange when you come in for an interview.
At any point you can log back into the portal throughout the year, update information like your predicted GCSE grades, update contact and consent information and keep a live track of your application.
If you have any questions or run into any problems when using the portal please get in contact with us and we will help

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