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Skill Overview

This apprenticeship is for a range of sectors such as advanced manufacturing engineering, engineering construction, and maritime. 

The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc.

Work includes manufacturing or repair of bridges, oil rigs, ships and submarines, petro-chemical installations, cranes, platforms, aircraft, automotive and machinery parts, sheet metal enclosures, equipment supports, and anything that can be fabricated out of metal. Fabricators can work alone or in teams, in factories or on operational sites. Fabricators use a large range of metals including steel, aluminium and titanium at a range of thicknesses from 0.5mm up to over 20mm. The size and weight of the fabrications can range from components that can easily be picked up by hand, to massive structures that require several cranes to manipulate.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with planners, supervisors, inspectors, designers, welders, pipefitters, fitters, machinists, riggers, steel erectors, stores personnel, painters and many others involved in manufacturing, production, maintenance and repair.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the quality and accuracy of their own work whilst ensuring it conforms to a relevant specification such as an engineering drawing or an international standard. Fabricators are also responsible for the health, safety and environmental (HS&E) protection of themselves and others around them.

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1. Work safely, adhering to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
2. Plan and prepare for metal fabrication tasks.
3. Verify material specifications and dimensions.
4. Use correct methods for moving and handling materials.
5. Set up, check, and maintain fabrication equipment.
6. Interpret technical drawings and assemble complex products.
7. Shape and form metal using appropriate tools and techniques.
8. Monitor resources and suggest process improvements.
9. Cut, drill, and prepare metal materials accurately.
10. Operate tools for mechanical fastening and joining.
11. Join metal parts using various techniques and ensure quality.
12. Inspect and test joins for conformance to standards.
13. Perform quality checks on parts and assemblies.
14. Address fabrication problems effectively.
15. Restore work area and equipment after tasks.
16. Complete documentation at key stages of fabrication.

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This apprenticeship is available to employers and employees looking to upskill in their organisation. We cannot support applications from unemployed individuals.

Sole traders or self-employed individuals cannot enrol themselves but may enrol a new employee.

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund. Submit an enquiry to find out more.

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