Fabrication and Welding Level 3 Apprenticeship

An apprentice welder fabricator at KGD will have duties including:

Ability to read and understand technical drawings  Develop number and measurement skills Welding using multiple processes in numerous materials Cutting Folding Base-frame Fabrication and fabrication skills Tank fabrication Vessel fabrication Pipework, fabrication and welding (site based and factory based) Assembly skills – manufacturing maintenance Inspection and testing skills Manufacturing Sequences Quality Assurance 

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located at Holmer Road, Hereford HR4 9SX.

Level 3 comprises of:

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 to gain your Level 3 qualification

Training Outcome:
On Successful completion of an apprenticeship with KGD you will be offered a full-time position within the company, this will include a Pension and Sickness scheme Structured Routes up to management throughout the business

Employer Description:

KGD are a UK based specialist in the design and manufacture of the highest quality packaged process plant equipment & pressure vessels for the oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, pharmaceutical, nuclear, hydrogen, renewables and food industries.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. Paid mid-morning break, half hour lunch break unpaid

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Good listening skills,Good work ethic,Punctual,Honest,Respectful