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Apprenticeship

Metal fabricator

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
3.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Manufacturing anything that can be fabricated out of metal such as bridges, oil rigs and ships.

What you'd do

Mark out metal materials from drawings before cutting
Cut, drill, grind, and bend metal to specification
Weld components together using appropriate processes
Check fabrications for accuracy using measuring tools
Dress and clean weld seams to required finish
Follow site and workshop safety rules including PPE use

What you'd learn

Interpreting engineering drawings and fabrication specifications
Welding processes including MIG, TIG, and MMA
Cutting and forming metals using machine and hand tools
Marking out, measuring, and checking fabricated components
Understanding material properties and weld distortion control
Health and safety including working at height and hot works
Ready to look for a place?
See live Metal fabricator apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
Find vacancies
A Careermash concept Β· apprenticeship standard from our careers engine Β· vacancies via gov.uk.

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