Welding Apprenticeship

**Course Overview**

This unique apprenticeship is one of only a handful of similar apprenticeship training programmes offered across the whole of Yorkshire & The Humber. The course is endorsed by Lincoln Electric, the global leader in arc welding and cutting, and renowned as The Welding Experts® worldwide.

The Welding apprenticeship is available to anyone over 16 interested in this diverse field. You will gain versatile skills and understanding of:

- Health and Safety in a Fabrication and Welding environment,
- Materials, science, and calculations for Fabrication and Welding practice,
- A vast range of welding techniques and materials, metals, and alloys demanded in industry.

During the training, you will gain a broad grounding in materials, processes, and health & safety practices in well-equipped, high-spec workshops. Unlike other welding training that specialises in one area, you will learn about the latest fabrication and welding equipment and techniques, covering:

- Manual Metal Arc Welding
- Metal Inert Gas MIG Welding
- Oxyacetylene Welding
- Tungsten Inert TIG Welding

This innovative course also embraces new technology. Students will experience learning through theory and practical hands-on training, but also by using cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) equipment.

The College is one of only a limited number of institutions nationally to use Lincoln Electric’s VRTEX® 360 Compact Virtual Reality Welding Simulator, giving students a safe learning experience through convincing graphics, sounds, and accurate movements.

Using the VRTEX® 360 Compact, virtual welding training can seamlessly transfer into real-world, hands-on welding as students gain competencies. The eco-friendly equipment reduces wastage, tracks welding defects, and has different training modes and simulated environments.
**What skills and qualities do apprentices need?**
- Accuracy
- Good with your hands
- Attention to detail
- Mathematical skills
- Physically fit
- Team working

**Assessment**

In order to successfully complete the apprenticeship training, learners must fully meet all learning outcomes in line with industry demands and complete an end-point assessment. On conclusion, the programme leads to a Level 2 Certificate in welding skills.

**The position at AETC**

You will be studying for this apprenticeship alongside working full time at AETC as an Apprentice Welder

**Hours of Work**

38 hours days:
- Mon - Tues 07.30am - 4.30pm

Wed - Thurs 07.30am - 4.15pm

Fri 07.30am - 12.00pm

You may also be required to work on a 3 shift rotating pattern with appropriate shift premium in the future.

**Salary**

In Year 1 you will be paid £18,000 per annum, one week in arrears.

The current rates for subsequent years are:
- Year 2 £23,000 per annum

Year 3 £28,588 per annum

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £18,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday