About the apprenticeship
Duties
Assisting production operatives with the fabrication of aluminium Windows, doors and curtain wall, including the sorting of material, labelling and identification of material. Assembling frames and the fitting of window and door hardware including stays, Handles etc.
Preparing and Assembly
•Apprentices will learn to receive material from stock and check to assembly lists.
•Apprentices will learn to read Fabrication manuals.
•Apprentices will learn to mark out and label material ready for preparation.
•Apprentices will learn to prepare material ready for machining.
•Apprentices will learn to assemble frames using window crimping machines and manually with pins.
•Apprentices will learn to fit hardware to frames using hand tools and complete finished product.
Reading of Drawings and Assembly sheets
•Apprentices will learn to read elevation and detail drawings.
•Apprentices will learn how to read and use assembly lists.
Machines and Tools
Apprentices will learn to operate the following;
•CNC machine.
•Double Headed saw.
•Vertical Router.
•Cross cut saw.
•Pillar drill.
•Various punch tools.
•Window Crimper.
•Notching Saw.
•Various hand tools.
Requirements
Qualifications
Basic GCSEs - Qualifications will be worked towards during the apprenticeshipGood understanding of verbal and written instructions
Be able to read/understand metric measuring. Good manual dexterity.
Skills
Good understanding of verbal and written instructions
Be able to read/understand metric measuring. Good manual dexterity.
Welsh language
Welsh spoken skills: No
Welsh written skills: No
If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, please contact the training provider to find out if it is available.
Training provided
Training provider
Cardiff and Vale College
Qualification
NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations
Disability confident
Is this employer disability confident: No
What is disability confident?
Disability confident employers are committed to offering equal opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.
Employer details
Dudleys Aluminium Ltd
Dudleys Aluminium Ltd, Lamby Industrial Park
Wentloog Avenue
Cardiff
CF3 2EX