Metal fabricator
You may also carry out repairs on manufacturing equipment and machinery in addition to welding.
The fabrication and welding industry is embedded in every aspect of our lives, from the cars we drive to the construction of the buildings we work in. Welding, sheet metal fabrication and engineering industries require well-trained people capable of operating a broad range of welding equipment in a variety of techniques.
Throughout this apprenticeship, you will benefit from a mix of classroom learning and practical work which will teach you how to fuse together different metals using appropriate welding techniques.
What will I study on this apprenticeship standard?
Units could include:
- Fabrication welding – manual and automatic
- Fabrication welding – manual plate working
- Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux-cored arc welding equipment
- Producing sheet metal components and assemblies
- Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
- Preparing and using metal arc welding equipment.
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 Maths C or 4 or above
Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s 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?
"The facilities at the AMRC training centre are second to none. Learning from tutors who have had years in the industry teaching you is always going to produce the best new engineers."
Liam Shaw - Polypipe Building Products