Mechanical Engineering
Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship
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In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, these include: The importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations. General engineering mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations. Approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering problems, and the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation. Review of fabrication and general engineering processes and procedures. The tools and techniques available for cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing materials. Describe Pattern development processes, tooling and equipment, cutting and forming techniques, tooling and equipment, assembly and finishing processes, tooling and equipment. Inspection techniques that can be applied to check shape and dimensional accuracy and how to interpret relevant engineering data and documentation. Effects of heating and cooling metals, metallurgy associated with joining, different types of Welds and joints. Work effectively in teams using excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Focus on quality and problem solving. Continuous personal development.
In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, these include: The importance of complying with statutory, quality, organisational and health and safety regulations. General engineering mathematical and scientific principles, methods, techniques, graphical expressions, symbols formulae and calculations. Approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering problems, and the importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation. Review of fabrication and general engineering processes and procedures. The tools and techniques available for cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing materials. Describe Pattern development processes, tooling and equipment, cutting and forming techniques, tooling and equipment, assembly and finishing processes, tooling and equipment. Inspection techniques that can be applied to check shape and dimensional accuracy and how to interpret relevant engineering data and documentation. Effects of heating and cooling metals, metallurgy associated with joining, different types of Welds and joints. Work effectively in teams using excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Focus on quality and problem solving. Continuous personal development.
All apprentices now complete an end-point assessment to complete their qualification. This is delivered by an independent end-point assessment organisation with no affiliation to the employer or training provider. This is a national requirement and endpoint assessments are carried out by a third party assessor. End point assessments use a variety of assessment methods depending on the apprenticeship standard these can include:Professional Discussions. Interviews. Showcase portfolios. Practical assessment of skill. Theory assessments. Assignments and more
42 Months
Employers are looking for apprentices who have GCSE Maths and english at Grade 4. Level 2 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-3 or equivalent, including Maths or english. Level 3 - 6 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4 or equivalent, including Maths or english.
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition: IMechE for Eng Tech, IET for Eng Tech, Royal Aeronautical Society for Eng Tech. It also provides progression to higher and degree level apprenticeships and courses.
If you don't currently have an employer and would like to undertake an apprenticeship, take a look at our vacancies at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/Apprenticeship-Vacancies
Students aged 16-18 do not pay exam fees.
