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Metal Fabricator Apprentice
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About the Role
Provenair Sales Ltd are a sheet metal manufacturer specialising in ventilation equipment. We will gradually introduce and train you on a range of both hand and power tools and teach you to understand drawings to enable you to manufacture the required components.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- The processes and techniques required to manufacture the different rectangular and circular ductwork components.
- To read and understand CAD manufacture drawings.
- To safely and effectively operate a range of both hand and power tools, including but not limited to; Mezz Saw, Grinder, Box and Pan Folder, Spot Welder etc.
Where you'll work
20 DUKES CLOSE
THURMASTON
LEICESTER
LE4 8EY
Apprenticeship Details
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEICESTER COLLEGE
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
- Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
- Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
- Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
- Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
- Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
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Training schedule
- Level 3 Advanced Level Apprenticeship qualification in Metal Fabrication.
- The course is delivered as a day release.
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
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- The successful apprentice may have the opportunity to begin employment with ProvenAir straightaway.
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Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: Maths and English (grade Grade 4-9)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Punctual
- Methodical
- Motivational
Additional Information
The work is physical and involves lifting and moving fabricated parts during production. The work is mostly undertaken whilst standing up.
Provenair Sales Ltd. was established in 1991 and has grown to become a leading manufacturer within our industry. We currently employ 12 people, all working within our Leicester based facility.
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Successful completion of the apprenticeship modules may result in the offer of a full-time position. This is providing the apprentice works within the company rules and guidelines which will be explained during their induction.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEICESTER COLLEGE
Sameera
sfaruk@leicestercollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046645.
Closes in 14 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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