Metal Fabricator Swatpro
Metal Fabricators manufacture and repair anything that can be fabricated from metal, such as bridges, oil rigs, ships, cranes, platforms, aircraft components, machinery parts and metal enclosures.
Duration: 3-4 years
Location: Somerton
ApprenticeshipLevel: Level 33
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Details of the Standard
Metal Fabricators manufacture and repair anything that can be fabricated from metal, such as bridges, oil rigs, ships, cranes, platforms, aircraft components, machinery parts and metal enclosures. They work with a wide range of metals, including steel, aluminium and titanium, and may work in factories or on operational sites, either independently or as part of a team. Their role includes interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, planning and preparing work, checking materials, marking out, cutting, shaping, forming, assembling and joining metal components, and checking finished work against required quality standards. They are responsible for the quality and accuracy of their own work, while working safely and protecting the health, safety and environment of those around them.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including maths and English
English and Maths
Maths L2
English L2
Curriculum Overview
- Working safely at all times and following health, safety, environmental and organisational requirements.
- Planning and preparing metal fabrication activities before starting work.
- Checking that materials meet the required grade, dimensions and thickness shown on engineering drawings.
- Moving and handling materials and resources using the correct methods.
- Setting up, checking and adjusting equipment so it can be used safely and reliably.
- Interpreting technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble fabricated products.
- Shaping and forming metal using appropriate hot and cold techniques.
- Cutting, drilling, shaping and preparing metal materials using manual tools, power tools and thermal or laser cutting methods.
- Producing and assembling metal products to the required specification and quality standards.
- Preparing for and carrying out joining activities, including welding to approved procedures where appropriate.
- Carrying out quality checks, identifying and resolving problems, completing documentation and restoring the work area on completion.
- Contributing to improvements in fabrication activities and production processes where possible.
Summary of End-Point-Assessment
Summary of EPA
The end-point assessment must begin within 3 months of the apprentice meeting gateway requirements. The EPA consists of two assessment methods:
Assessment method 1: Practical observation, including questioning. This is typically a 6-hour observation and is graded pass or fail.
Assessment method 2: Professional discussion, informed by a portfolio of evidence, graded fail, pass or distinction.
The overall apprenticeship is graded fail, pass or distinction.
Progression
Progression could include a higher apprenticeship or qualification, or progression into senior fabricator, team leader or supervisory roles.