Welding Apprenticeship (Plate)

You will: 

Produce good quality welds using two welding process/material type combinations (TIG, MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW) and (Carbon and Low Alloy steel, High Alloy Ferritic/Martensitic Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel, Nickel and Nickel Alloys, Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys) in two welding positions (Downhand, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead). Achieve a quality of work to meet international standards for dimensional and surface inspection (Visual, Magnetic Particle Inspection and Dye Penetrant Inspection). Position, prepare and check the welding equipment. Receive, handle and maintain consumables Prepare, check and protect materials and work area ready for welding. Complete and check the finished weld ready for inspection and report into the production control system. Ensure that health and safety requirements are fully accounted for in all the above. Be aware of the basic mechanical properties and weldability of welded materials. Understand the common arc welding processes, joint types (fillet, lap, butt, etc.) and positions. Understand the major components of welding equipment and the essential parameters for welding. Understand the terminology, operation and controls for the selected arc welding processes, joint types and welding positions. Identify and understand the causes of typical welding defects and how their occurrence can be reduced, for the materials and welding processes selected. Understand the functions of welding consumables and the requirements for correct storage and handling. Be able to identify and select correct welding consumables for each application. Understand and identify hazards and basic health, safety and quality requirements when welding. Know how to interpret and work to a welding procedure specification. Know the basics of welding quality documents and reporting systems. Be able to apply different welding methods as well as other workshop operations like burning, grinding and repairing piling tools.

Training:
Additional short courses and internal training programmes

Training Outcome:

Qualified Welder.

Employer Description:
The JRL Group encompasses 35+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. We offer managed integrated construction solutions, with an annual turnover in excess of over £800m. Our portfolio of exciting projects include the Landmark Pinnacle, refurbishment of Regents Crescent and Royal Mint Gardens. We take pride in our diverse, flexible and skilled workforce, giving our people opportunities and confidence to innovate and succeed.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm, times may vary depending on project. Our usual weekly working time is 45 hours; this will be adjusted to 40 hours for people under the age of 18.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Willingness/ability to travel,Full driving license preferred