Training 2000
Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English, Maths, Science and Technology is desirable. Other equivalent qualifications are acceptable
Study Mode
Full time
Duration
- Up to 4 years
- Year 1 – x1 eight week block, which consists of x2 weeks learning MIG, TIG or MMA (employer choice), x3 weeks plate work,
- x3 weeks sheet metal
- Year 2 – 1 day per week to complete the Technical Certificate (if required) / assessment in your workplace
- Year 3/4 – assessment in your workplace
Timetable
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Fabricators in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Construction engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex, specialist and detailed work covering a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the wider engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers.
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Overview
Fabricators would work on one or more discipline from sheet metal working; plateworking; structural steelwork, pipe and tube fabrication, manual joining, joining machine setting and operating. They need to work safely in line with relevant Health and Safety regulations and are required to interpret a wide range of technical data and information in order to be able to carry out the fabrication activity efficiently and effectively.
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What will I study?
Working safely
Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirementsPlanning
Plan and prepare for the metal fabrication activities before commencing workSpecifications
Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawingsMoving and handling
Use the correct methods for the moving and handling resources and materialsSafe use of equipment
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 throughoutInterpret technical drawings
Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirementsTools, equipment and techniques
Use appropriate tools, equipment and techniques to shape and form (hot or cold) metal materials, demonstrating and applying knowledge of material properties and characteristics throughoutMonitor and improve
Monitor resources and activities throughout the fabrication of products or components, identifying areas for improving the production process where possiblePreparation
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/equipmentOperating tools and equipment
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 requirementsJoining equipment
Operate 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 outInsect and test
Inspect and test joins for security against required standardQuality control
Carry out quality checks on component parts and completed assembliesProblem solving
Deal with problems that occur within the fabrication activity in line with responsibilities of the roleCompleting the activity
Restore the work area and equipment to a safe and reliable condition on completion of the activityCompleting documentation
Complete documentation at the appropriate stages of the work activityWelding
Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements -
Where will I study?
Training will take place at Training 2000, Blackburn.
- Up to 4 years
- Year 1 – x1 eight week block, which consists of x2 weeks learning MIG, TIG or MMA (employer choice), x3 weeks plate work,
- x3 weeks sheet metal
- Year 2 – 1 day per week to complete the Technical Certificate (if required) / assessment in your workplace
- Year 3/4 – assessment in your workplace
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English and Maths
You will only need to complete English and Maths Functional Skills if you are unable to provide evidence of your GCSE qualifications or if your existing grades are just below the required entry requirements.
Apprentices who began their apprenticeship training when aged 19+ will no longer be subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and maths. However, for apprentices aged 19+, the apprentice or their employer can still choose for the apprentice to study towards an English and maths qualification.
The Functional Skills programme runs as an addition to the time you are already required to spend doing your off-the-job training. Following a thorough assessment process, we will select a learning plan suitable for you, which will be either 2-weeks full-time or 12-weeks (one day per-week) each for English and/or maths.
If a subject needs re-sitting, this will be additional time in the classroom on top of your learning plan.
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Entry Requirements
A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English, Maths, Science and Technology is desirable. Other equivalent qualifications are acceptable.
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How will I be assessed?
At the end of your Apprenticeship you’ll go through an end-point assessment (EPA) and be graded based on a:
- Practical observation
- Professional discussion
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What can I do next?
Level 4 HNC Manufacturing
Level 5 HND Manufacturing
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