<strong>Training delivery</strong><br>• Delivered one day per week<br>• Training days: Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday<br>• Time: 8.00am – 3.30pm<br>• Training is conducted over three years within a four-year apprenticeship contract period<p><strong>Year One</strong><br>First-year apprentices focus on workplace safety and developing an understanding of the trade. Training includes using hand and power tools, applying safe welding practices, interpreting technical drawings, and learning accurate measuring and calculation techniques. Practical activities include brazing and/or silver soldering and mechanical cutting.<p><strong>Year Two</strong><br>In the second year, apprentices build on their skills by performing a range of welding methods. Training focuses on selecting appropriate welding processes, applying fabrication, forming and shaping techniques, and completing geometric developments.<p><strong>Year Three</strong><br>Third-year apprentices develop advanced skills, including interacting with computing technology, installing pipework and pipework assemblies, and assembling fabricated components. By this stage, apprentices have gained the skills and knowledge required to operate confidently within the engineering fabrication industry.<br><strong>Flexible delivery</strong><br>A flexible approach may be applied to accommodate individual apprentice support needs or work commitments.