Fabrication & Welding Apprenticeship

This course is for those who want to earn while you learn. On an apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed and earning a wage; Achieve nationally recognised qualifications; Benefit from coaching and mentoring from industry professionals; Enhance your career prospects. We offer a structured training programme for those in employment who want to learn and we work with employers to recruit Apprentices seeking an Apprenticeship placement. If you don’t think you have the necessary ‘work-ready skills’, we also offer Traineeships. This course provides the essential work preparation training, English, Maths and work experience needed to secure your Apprenticeship place.

This programme usually lasts 30 months and you will play a key role within Engineering as the course covers essential fabrication and welding engineering skills such as safety, engineering communications and teamwork, as well as specialist technical knowledge and skills.
This course will allow you to build a foundation of skills which are needed to be successful. You will work through a variety of modules to gain the experience and skills needed to succeed, including: Welding materials by the semi-automatic MiG and flux cored arc process; Welding pipe/tube using multiple manual arc welding processes; Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation; Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.

On successful completion of the course you will achieve the following qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Engineering; Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Fabrication and Welding; Functional Skills Maths Level 2; Functional Skills English Level 2; Functional Skills ICT Level 2; Employment Rights and Responsibilities; Personal Learning and Thinking Skills; Apprenticeship Achievement Certificate.

All learners will have a dedicated trainer/assessor who will plan learning and assessments with you. The assessment methods used will include the following: Observation and assessment in the workplace; Exams; Course work; Portfolio of evidence; Witness Testimony. You will attend college one day per week and you will receive regular workplace assessments which will assess competency. You will be required to sit a number of exams during the programme in addition to creating a portfolio of learning. 20% of the training will be delivered off the job and this can include: simulation, online learning or training from employers, shadowing, mentoring, industry visits, attendance at competitions and support in writing assignments.

On completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship you can progress to Higher Apprenticeships or higher qualifications. Future careers are wide and varied after completing your Apprenticeship, and you could work in a range of industries such as civil engineering, agricultural engineering or engineering construction.