The apprenticeship journey starts with a Level 2 in Engineering Operations. This is a general engineering apprenticeship covering Electrical, Technical Design, Fabrication, Welding, Mechanical Engineering. On average this takes 12 months - 18 months to complete. If you have already completed a Level 2 in Engineering Operations or equivalent, you will not have to repeat this.\n\nOnce you have completed the Level 2 in Engineering Operations, you can proceed with a Level 3 in this specific trade area. The length of each apprenticeship depends on your ability, the type of apprenticeship and the location you complete it in. Level 3 Trade specific apprenticeship on average takes 2 â 2.5 years.\n\nYour time will be split between study with your training provider and time putting your skills into practice in the yard. We have dedicated college partners at each yard where you can develop your skills and to provide you with support throughout your apprenticeship. Start dates will be around\n\nYard Tour Week Commencing 13th April - Approx. 1hrs \nInterview & Assessment dates to be between 27th April - 29th April - Approx. 3hrs \nAugust/September 2026. What will you learn doing this apprenticeship:\n\nGain hands-on experience through a safe workplace placement, providing vocational training and education\nPractical on the job training\nOne-to-one dedicated mentoring\nFabrication training facilities\nOpportunity to earn while you learn\nYou will attend college as timetabled\nJob Duties \n\nWork safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements\nLearn how to plan and prepare for the metal fabrication activities before commencing work\nDeveloping the ability to check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings\nLearn how to use the correct methods for the moving and handling resources and materials\nDevelop the ability to 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\nLearn how to interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements\nDevelop the ability to use appropriate tools, equipment and techniques to shape and form (hot or cold) metal materials, demonstrating and applying knowledge of material properties and characteristics throughout\nLearn how to monitor resources and activities throughout the fabrication of products or components, identifying areas for improving the production process where possible\nDevelop the ability in cutting, drilling, shaping and preparing metal materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools, thermal and laser cutting, as required calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments/equipment\nDevelop the ability to operate appropriate tools and equipment to join metal parts using a range of mechanical fasteners and fixing techniques required by the specifications appropriate to the fabrication activity being carried out and in accordance with approved joining procedures and quality requirements\nDevelop the ability to operate thermal joining equipment to join metal parts using a range of appropriate techniques to the standards required by the specifications for the fabrication activity being carried out\nLearn how to inspect and test joins for security against required standard\nLearn how to carry out quality checks on component parts and completed assemblies\nLearn how to deal with problems that occur within the fabrication activity in line with responsibilities of the role\nDevelop the ability to restore the work area and equipment to a safe and reliable condition on completion of the activity\nComplete documentation at the appropriate stages of the work activity\nQualifications Essential\n\nHold a minimum a of GCSE grade C/4, National 5 (or Equivalent) in Mathematics and English\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative and a strong drive to succeed are all essential\nEnthusiasm and determination to learn\nSelf-starter and motivated person\nAbility to get on with colleagues and customers.\nCommitment to upholding high health and safety standards\nResponsibility, reliability and dedication\nKey Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills\n\nAbility to establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal\nEffectiveness in identifying possible problems for upward reporting/investigation\nAbility to express ideas or facts in a clear manner\nProfessional and pro-active work ethic