Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
This is a multi-discipline standard and encompasses different roles within the workplace. The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using materials and structures such as; rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plates, metal sheets, etc.
Alongside specific technical skills, the apprentice will learn 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.
The structure, properties, and characteristics of common materials. The typical problems that may arise within their normal work activities/environment.
Approved diagnostic methods and techniques used to help solve engineering problems. The importance of only using current approved processes, procedures, documentation, and the potential implications if they are not
adhered to.
The different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact.
Why it is important to continually review fabrication and general engineering processes and procedures. The correct methods of moving and handling materials.
Processes for preparing materials to be marked out.
The tools and techniques are available for cutting, shaping, assembling, and finishing materials.
Allowances for cutting, notching, bending, rolling, and forming materials. Describe pattern development processes, tooling, and equipment.
Describe cutting and forming techniques, tooling, and equipment. Describe assembly and finishing processes, tooling, and equipment. Inspection techniques that can be applied to check the shape and dimensional accuracy.
Factors influencing the selection of forming process. Principles, procedures, and testing of different joining techniques (Mechanised or Manual).
Equipment associated with Manual or Mechanised joining techniques including maintaining equipment in a reliable and safe condition. Consumables used in Manual or Mechanised joining.
Effects of heating and cooling metals. Consumables used in Manual or Mechanised joining. Different types of welds and joints.
Typically 36-42 months, but timescales may vary depending on occupational role and/or prior relevant qualifications/experience and assessment of prior learning and knowledge.
This apprenticeship standard can be flexible depending on the training plan designed by the employer and provider; however, it will need to meet the requirements of the end-point assessment. Typically in year 1, the apprentice will attend welding blocks within IPS. Rochester workshop and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate. In Year 2, the apprentice moves to day release and will attend the Training Centre one day a week to continue the technical certificate. starting in year 2, and continuing until they are ready for the end-point assessment in year 4. The apprentice will continue to receive regular
training contact with IPS all throughout the programme.
Progression is available for the Apprentice to move to a higher apprenticeship or higher education.
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