Welding and Fabrication Intermediate Apprenticeship

The Welding and Fabrication Intermediate Apprenticeship programme is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to become a successful crafts person in the welding industries. Learning through practical and theory sessions at college is teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve a level 2 certificate in Welding and Fabrication.

What will I learn?
The Welding and Fabrication Intermediate Apprenticeship course includes:

Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) units

• Working Safely in an Engineering Environment


• Using and Communicating Technical Information in eEgineering


• Identifying and Selecting Engineering Materials

Optional PEO units:

• A choice of three from 60 units, e.g. MAG/MIG/TAG

As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities and Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT.

In order to achieve the NVQ part of an Apprenticeship, candidates will need to evidence that they can carry out various tasks and use various skills related to the trade whilst in the workplace.

What are the Entry Requirements?

Candidates should be suitably employed within the engineering industry, and be dedicated and committed to their study. Applicants will be required to attend an interview where they will also be required to sit a paper based trade test and basic skills assessments in literacy and numeracy. Candidates should also have 4 GCSEs (grades A*-D), or equivalent, including English, maths and science.

What can I do next?

Career pathways may include progression within industries where welding and fabrication processes are used. Possible progression to a level 3 programme or an Advanced Apprenticeship.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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