Engineering Apprentice - Herefordshire

HWGTA are recruiting Engineering Apprentices for local Engineering Companies. Working in partnership with a range of companies.

We are currently recruiting for opportunities in a variety of disciplines, including:

Multi-skilled Maintenance- Installing machinery and advanced equipment. Fault finding, testing and monitoring. Repairing and replacing components. Ongoing improvement and preventative maintenance planning Machining/CNC - Manufacture using own initiative and design or interpret customer requirement. Understand and use a variety of hand and machine tools. Produce diagrams and programmes confirming to British and International standards and to customer specifications. Modify and control CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) programmes Toolmaker - Manufacture using own initiative and design or interpret customer requirement. Understand and use a variety of hand and machine tools. Produce diagrams and programmes confirming to British and International standards and to customer specifications Technical Support - Working to meet customer specifications. Understand methods for designing projects. Analyse designs against the brief. Produce detailed design drawings Production Engineering/Fitting - Read and interpret drawings and specifications. Inspect wiring installations, mechanical assemblies and electronic circuits. Adjust, repair and correct defects. Test product to ensure conformance to specifications. Welder/Fabricator - Setting and operating welding equipment and machinery. Completing inspections to ensure compliance to national standards for weld quality. Understanding and producing a variety of welded joints Preparing materials ready to join by cutting, bending and folding

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX).

Duration approximately 40-45 months.

Year 1, between 22–39 weeks are spent at HWGTA Training Centre developing practical engineering skills, alongside one day per week in the classroom, completing the theoretical elements of the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
Year 2, predominantly based in your company, returning to the Training Centre one day per week to continue and complete the specialised elements of their Level 3 Diploma (Development Knowledge).

Years 3-4 - Based full-time in your company, developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for the 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:

On successful completion of the four-year programme, a full-time position could be offered by the employing company.

Employer Description:
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Group Training Association (HWGTA) is an employer led, not for profit training provider offering bespoke apprenticeships and training to local businesses and communities. HWGTA has over 50 years of experience in delivering excellent training across the two counties, consistently rating above the national average for learner success rates, holding “Outstanding” grading from Ofsted and maintaining successful, long-term relationships with local employers.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 16:30. Friday, 08:30 - 15:15, whilst at the training provider.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative