Engineering - Metal Fabrication - Apprenticeship
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
4 years
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
The minimum age at which the employment of an apprentice may commence is 16 years of age.
The minimum educational requirements are:
Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination,
or
an approved equivalent,
or
The successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course,
or
Three years’ work experience gained over sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable.
Further information
A craft apprenticeship for those who wish to work as a Metal Fabricator.
METAL FABRICATION
The Metal Fabricator’s work involves the installation and manufacture of a range of metallic systems to include pressure vessels, tank and boiler manufacture, structural steel systems, plate steel systems and piping systems. Metal fabricators can shape steel components with the aid of thermal cutting equipment and a range of machinery used in bending, folding and cutting metal plate and pipe components. Thermal processes such as MMA (Manual Metal Arc) welding, TIG/TAG (Tungsten Inert Gas and Tungsten Active Gas) welding MIG/MAG (Metal Inert Gas and Metal Active Gas welding and oxy acetylene welding and brazing are skills used by the metal fabricator.
As a Metal Fabricator you will need to be physically active and to be able to work with your hands. An awareness of health and safety and good housekeeping is essential as well as attention to detail.
The Metal Fabricator must have the ability to:
•Plan and organise
•Communicate effectively
•Solve problems
•Work independently and as part of a team
•Show a positive attitude
•Recognise the need for good customer relations
•Demonstrate good work practices including time keeping, tidiness, responsibility, quality awareness and safety a
What does a Metal Fabricator do?
Works with a variety of specialised hand and power tools
Knowledge of a range of metal fabrication processes
Performing a range of welding processes
Interpreting technical drawings and specifications
Measuring, marking out, cutting and welding mild steel, stainless steel, alloy steels and aluminum plate and pipe
Installation of structural steel systems
What's the certification?
Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Metal Fabricator
How does the training work?
Phase 1: With Employer
Induction Training
Introduction to Health & Safety
Introduction to Tools & Equipment
Introduction to Basic Skills
Phase 2: Delivered at Kerry College – Monavalley Campus
(22 weeks)
You’ll study:
Plate and Pipe Fabrication
Thermal Processes
Structural Fabrication
Fabrication Drawing
Team leadership
Communications
Phase 3: With Employer
Work Based Training and Assessments
Phase 4: Delivered in Educational Colleges (11 weeks)
You’ll study:
Thermal Processes
Plate and Pipe Fabrication
Structural Fabrication
Fabrication Drawing
Team Leadership
Communications
Phase 5: With Employer
Work Based Training and Assessments
Phase 6: Delivered in Educational Colleges (11 weeks)
You’ll study:
Thermal Processes
Plate and Pipe Fabrication
Structural Fabrication
Fabrication Drawing
Team Leadership
Communications
Phase 7: With Employer
Work Based Training and Assessments
Apprenticeships
The tried and tested way for Employers to develop talent and for Apprentices to Earn while they Learn.
Contact our Apprenticeship Services Team at Kerry College (Monavalley Campus) on 066 714 9600.