Level 3
College 16+!Employer!Apprenticeship
Engineering
Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Level 3 (September 2026 Entry)
This course is ideal if you are looking to further your career in the fabrication or welding sector.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - Up to 48 months
- Start Date - September
- Where - Engineering Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
The broad purpose of a fabricator and welder
is to carry out metal fabrication work using equipment such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc. You will learn how to mark out using hand tools, drilling, forming, folding and rolling. You will interact with planners, supervisors, inspectors, designers, welders, fitters, riggers and many others involved in manufacturing, production, maintenance and repair.
This apprenticeship is ideal if you are looking for a career in the fabrication or welding environment whilst producing various fabricated components. Fabrication is creating a metal product from beginning to end, it involves everything from design to finishing. Welding is simply one action carried out during the fabrication procedure and is the process of joining two pieces of metal together with heat using a range of welding processes.
Fabrication or welding work can include manufacturing of bridges, ships aircraft, machinery parts, cranes and anything that can be fabricated out of metal. Fabricators can work alone or in teams, in factories or on operational sites. They are responsible for the quality and accuracy of their work.
As a Fabrication or Welding apprentice, you will be studying at our college’s specialist Engineering Centre which boasts state-of-the-art equipment and workshops. You will find all the relevant workshops and demonstration areas required for you to complete your studies.
Finance and Funding
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Entry Requirements
A minimum of grade 4 or above in GCSE English, maths and a science or technology subject.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed both at college and in the workplace.
Course Progression
Employment
Career Progression
You can enhance your career prospects in welding or fabrication with the skills and experience you will gain from this course.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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