L3 Pipe Welding Apprenticeship (Hitchin)

Weld tubes and pipes to a high standard, using a minimum of two manual arc welding processes  Identification and the causes of typical welding defects and how their occurrence can be reduced Welding quality documentation, organisational reporting systems, procedures and their role within the overall quality process Health and Safety in the engineering sector Forming and assembling pipework systems Preparing and using Manual Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) or Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) Metallurgy of steels and alloys Weld positions and codings Weld testing Reading technical drawings and welding symbols

Training:

During first year term time, you’ll be at Ofsted ‘outstanding’ Riverside College Widnes (in between Liverpool and Manchester). Here you'll stay and study during the week to learn the foundations of the trade, with all travel and accommodation expenses covered by National Gas. In your second and third year, you’ll spend one day a week during term time, released for college. Outside of term time, you’ll often be invited to complete additional trainings and courses as part of your National Gas journey.

Training Outcome:

After gaining experience you may choose to specialise in a particular area within your field to gain further knowledge and qualifications. 
 

Employer Description:
National Gas Transmission is the backbone of Britain’s energy system today and will play a leading role in the transition to a clean energy future that works for every home and business. We own and operate the national gas network, delivering energy to where it is needed in every part of the country.

Working Hours :
Year 1 - Learning offside at college during term time. Year 2,3,4 you’ll spend one day a week during term time, released for college.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness