Course Overview

The general purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plates, metal sheets, etc.

Work includes manufacturing bridges, oil rigs, ships, petrochemical installations, cranes, platforms, aircraft, automotive and machinery parts, sheet metal enclosures, equipment supports, and anything fabricated from metal. Fabricators can work alone, in teams, in factories, or at operational sites. Fabricators use an extensive range of metals, including steel, aluminum, and titanium, 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 work while 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.

General Eligibility

• Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 (or above), including Level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above in English, Maths, and Science

• If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English & Maths, they must: -Study for and gain Functional Skills Level 2 English & Maths

• Initial Assessment on enrolment Level 2 Maths & English.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

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