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What will I study on this apprenticeship standard?

Delivery content to include:

  • Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG welding equipment
  • Preparing and using manual TIG welding equipment
  • Preparing and using MMA welding equipment.
  • Fabrication & Welding principles
  • Pattern development
  • Welding principles

You and your employer will be given the opportunity to select additional units that will help you gain the skills to progress within your organisation.

What jobs will I be trained for once I have finished this apprenticeship?

This apprenticeship trains you for a variety of roles such as:
fabrication welder, sheet metal worker, plater, MIG or TIG welder
and pipe welder.

Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements:

You will need both of the following:

  • GCSE English language C or 4 or above
  • GCSE Math C or 4 or above

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.

Health advice for applicants

Many jobs within engineering have components that can impact the physical health of the person carrying them out. Employers and training centres have a duty to carry out risk assessments and reduce hazards by implementing policies and protective equipment. However, a number of conditions can mean that certain jobs within engineering may not always be the best option for you.

If you are interested in the Metal Fabricator apprenticeship and have the conditions below, you will need to speak to an AMRC Training Centre staff member to discuss your chosen area further:

  • Colour blindness
  • Dyspraxia
  • Asthma
  • Epilepsy.

Please email us at recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk or call us on 0114 222 9958.

How do I apply?

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Rosie Davies

"I was the only girl that turned up to my college with steel capped boots."

Rosie Davies - Penny Hydraulics