Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship

Learning the application of welding Laser cutting Metal folding to produce machine tool claddings. An apprentice in this area will learn the full skills and operations of a modern sheet metal producing department.

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA,  located in Worcester (WR4 9GN):

Duration approximately 40-45 months. Year 1 includes 29-42 weeks off the job training to cover practical and theory aspects. Year 2 would include 1 day per week to complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge. Years 2, 3 & 4 will be based in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Metal Fabricator Level 3 qualification. You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment. Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed. There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.

Training Outcome:
Specialisation in a core module. HNC/Level 4 Apprenticeship recommendations based upon college feedback and grades, general attitude, application, timekeeping, etc. Foundation Degree or Management qualifications. Team Leaders in Machining, SMD and Assembly Supervisors in Machining, SMD and Assembly Application Engineers. Production Engineers. European Engineering and Automated Solutions Engineers Quality Inspectors. Service Engineers.

Employer Description:
Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd is based at the European manufacturing plant in Worcester, which also houses the European Technology Centre (ETC) and gives customers direct access to support from the UK’s largest and most expert team of engineers, with vast experience in machine tool applications for almost every industry sector. Our European Manufacturing Plant is not just a machine tool assembly plant. We pride ourselves in managing a complete operation. We machine our castings, we make our own spindles, our own turrets, our own tool magazines and our own sheet metal covers. We’re committed to manufacturing in Europe and have continually invested in new machinery and equipment for the factory since its opening in 1987.

Working Hours :
Normal working hours will be from 08:15 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, but can be adjusted starting as early as 07:45.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Demonstrate Practical ability,Hardworking,Self-motivated,Good time management,Work well under pressure