Level 3- Apprenticeship Plate Welder

The broad purpose of the occupation is to manually weld plate and structural components to high standards of quality. This will involve fabrication, construction or repair of fabricated plate assemblies, extrusions and structural components.

Plate welding contributes to the UK economy through the fabrication, construction and upgrade of major infrastructure projects, defence assets and exported goods. Plate welders are employed by the supply chain organisations or the direct owner/operator.

Diploma in Engineering (L2)

• Complying with Health and safety
• Working effectively and efficiently
• Communication technical information
• Four or more optional units (these can be selected to meet the student’s needs)
• Producing hand fitting component
• Preparing and using lathes
• Preparing and using milling machines
• Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment
• Producing CAD Models (Drawings) using a CAD System
• Producing Platework Components and Assemblies
• Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment

National Diploma in Engineering (L3)

• Engineering principles and mathematics
• Apply mathematical and physical science principles
• Develop two-dimensional (2D) detailed drawings and three-dimensional (3D) models using a computer-aided design (CAD) system
• Investigate the operation of common electronic test and measurement devices
• Learn about the design and manufacture of electronic printed circuit boards
• Gain an understanding of commercial engineering, for example key business activities, cost control, quality systems and value management, which is used by engineering organisations to create value.
• Measure and test analogue and digital circuits to diagnose faults.
• Solve electrical-, electronic- and mechanical-based engineering problems
• Health and safety, team work and interpreting and creating computer-aided engineering drawings
• Design and manufacture of products
• Commercial principles and understanding and application of quality systems.

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply button at the top of this page.

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