As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The duties will include, but wont be limited to:
- Working alongside qualified welder/fabricators
- Working on bespoke projects
- Learning key fabrication skills
Apprentices showing promise will be backed and trained by CTS to the highest level possible.
Your training plan
Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
At Kirklees College Engineering Centre (Huddersfield) one day a week over the full period of the apprenticeship.
The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college.
After this apprenticeship
To become a qualified and coded welder / fabricator.
Extra training or qualifications can be achieved, CTS will train and back anybody who wishes to achieve more.