Tropical Marine Centre Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

Tropical Marine Centre is looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join its specialist production team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop valuable engineering skills while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

You'll learn from experienced engineers and fabricators, helping to manufacture advanced aquatic filtration systems used by public aquariums, research facilities, aquaculture operations, and conservation projects across the globe.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Engineering Fitter Apprentice, you'll gain practical experience in manufacturing and assembly activities, including:

• Cutting, preparing, and assembling PVC pipework to precise specifications
• Learning plastic heat-welding and solvent-welding techniques
• Building and assembling commercial UV steriliser systems
• Producing sub-assemblies including manifolds, fittings, and flow-control components
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and assembly instructions
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality throughout the manufacturing process
• Working alongside experienced engineers within a specialist manufacturing environment

Where You'll Work

SOLESBRIDGE LANE
CHORLEYWOOD
RICKMANSWORTH
WD3 5SX

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training Provider

OAKLANDS COLLEGE

Training Course

Engineering Fitter (level 3)

What You'll Learn

Course Contents:

• Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
• Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
• Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
• Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
• Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
• Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
• Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
• Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
• Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
• Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
• Reporting work outcomes or issues.
• Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and housekeeping.
• Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
• Operating within limits of responsibility.
• Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.