Annual wage £12,646.40 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday - Thursday 7.00 am - 3.30pm Friday 7.00 am - 1.00 pm Total hours per week: 38.0 Expected duration 42 Months Possible start date 23 Sep 2024 Date posted 30 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248022 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The apprentice will: Work with time served sheet metal workers and fabricators. Learn how to read drawings, select steel and prepare materials be trained in how to use specialist tools and equipment in the workshop. Mark off, measure, cut and bend using various cutting and forming tools and equipment. Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements. Prepare for the metal fabrication activities before commencing work. Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings. Use the correct methods for the moving and handling resources and materials. Set up, check and adjust the equipment for use in the safe and reliable fabrication of metal products or components and maintaining the equipment in a reliable and safe condition throughout. Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements. Cut, drill, shape and preparing metal materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools as required calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments/equipment. The training you will be getting The candidate will work towards a Metal Fabricator apprenticeship Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level: 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) End point assessment Delivery method tbc. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English Language or English Literature (Grade 4/C or above) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential