In their daily work, an apprentice in this occupation typically interacts with line managers/supervisors; depending on the size of the employer and nature of the work you may work as part of a team of fitters or independently. You may interact with personnel in other functions for example installation and maintenance engineers, health & safety and quality assurance personnel, as well as internal or external customers.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The broad purpose of the occupation is to produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems, to the required specification. For example, turbines, cranes, gearboxes, production lines, rigs and platforms. Fitters may typically have a mechanical, electrical, electronic, control systems, pipe fitting or instrumentation bias or operate across multiple disciplines depending on the type of assembly. To produce or re-furbish the components fitters will interpret drawings/specifications and plan their work, for example ensuring they have the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task to the required specification. Fitters are required to check their work against quality standards and make adjustments as required based on their knowledge. On completion of the task a fitter will hand over the product and prepare the work area for the next task by checking equipment meets the standards required to operate. Apprentices may be based in a workshop or clients premises - this may include hazardous environments.
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
You will undergo technical training within the work place during a minimum 4 days a week. You will then also attend college one day a week, learning more theoretical skills within the campus. You will be assigned a dedicated work based tutor who will support you throughout your apprenticeship up to End Point Assessment.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Throughout your apprenticeship you will be assessed by a series of :
on-the-job technical training
off-the-job training
portfolio building
End Point Assessment
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
On completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship you will be able to progress on to a Level 4 engineering pathway.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
An apprenticeship at level 3 requires you to complete, or be working towards a level 2 in Functional Skills for Maths and English. Depending on your prior attainment level, you may be required to complete an initial assessment to check suitability for entry onto the programme. If you have already achieved GCSE grades at C/4 or above, you may be exempt from completing this as part of the apprenticeship Additionally, it is expected that you will have already achieved the relevant level 2 industry related qualification in order to progress on to the level 3, and be working in a suitable role in order to complete this apprenticeship. Furthermore, all candidates will have an interview with the Apprenticeship Specialist to assess suitably before being accepted on to an apprenticeship programme.
