Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker / Fabricator 10 SQUARED LTD

This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as a Metal Fabricator and will include the following:

• Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.


• Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings.


• Use the correct methods for the moving and handling resources and materials.


• 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.


• Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements.


• 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.


• Operate appropriate tools and equipment to join metal parts using a range of mechanical fasteners and fixing techniques.


• 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.


You will also work towards the Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and produce a portfolio of evidence on which the End Point Assessment (EPA) professional discussion will be based.

A flexible model of delivery is available based on the employer's needs and can include an optional Level 2 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

Successful achievement of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship. The assessment, with an independent assessor, will comprise of:

• Practical observation - to assess the apprentice's application of skills within the apprentice's place of work or in a suitable environment away from the workplace.


• Professional discussion - to holistically assess knowledge, skills and behaviours across the standard and will be informed by portfolio of evidence.
  
  · Operation of various CNC fabrication machinery including press brake, punch and router, with possible progression onto the laser.


· Use of CAD/CAM software to create/edit drawings and toolpaths.

· MIG/TIG welding of steel, stainless steel and aluminium.

· Operation of powered rollers and PEMserter.

· Reading and understanding of engineering drawings.

· Pre assembly of manufactured components.

· Basic hand tool operation (filing, sawing etc.), Awards a Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 3, and an Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)., Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Physical fitness, Strong work ethic, Punctuality, GCSE or equivalent 2 other subjects (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

10 Squared is the UK's leading designer, manufacturer and installer of integrated digital solutions. From digital signage and interactive touchscreen technology to transactional kiosks, we can provide either 'off the shelf' or bespoke solutions to meet customer requirements.

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience