Engineering - Metal Fabricator - Apprenticeship - Bolton Street
Working as a metal fabricator, your job will involve 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.
| 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
This apprenticeship is a 4 year programme consisting of 7 phases. 4 on-the-job and 3 off-the-job in a training facility.
Entry Requirements
To become an apprentice in Ireland you must be hired by an employer. Apprenticeship employers are formally approved by SOLAS in advance of employing apprentices. Apprentices get a formal contract of employment as part of their apprenticeship.
Full eligibility criteria for this apprenticeship are available in the Apprenticeship brochure, please see Application Weblink below.
Careers / Further progression
With this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified metal fabricator, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Metal Fabrication.
You may then choose to work as a metal fabricator in industries such as constructional steel; pressure vessels; tank and boiler manufacture; ship building and ship repair; and general engineering.
Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as engineers, managers, owners of businesses, teachers and instructors amongst others.
Further information
Bolton Street (Linenhall)
Apprentices complete two of their three phases of off-the-job training in a higher education institution. A student contribution must be paid for this part of the training.
The amount of the student contribution is a proportion of the annual student contribution paid by students who are attending a full-time course in higher education. The student contribution is paid directly to the higher education institution.
The student contribution for this apprenticeship is €1,000 for Phase 4 and €1,000 for Phase 6.
For further information, contact your local Education and Training board.
What does a Metal Fabricator do?
Working as a metal fabricator, your job will involve 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. Your job will include the reading of drawings and working with materials such as low carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and aluminium.
A metal fabricator uses skills such as measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials using different processes and assembly techniques. As a metal fabricator, you will spend some time outdoors and may be required to work on heights.
By the end of your training, you will be able to:
• Measure, mark out, cut and weld mild steel, stainless steel, alloy steels and aluminium plate and pipe
• Use a range of metal fabrication processes
• Perform a range of welding processes
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Install structural steel systems
• Carry out safe workshop practices including marking out, drilling, tapping, riveting
• Work with a variety of specialised hand and power tools.
SOLAS Trade Code: 72
Level: 6
Award: National Craft Certificate Apprenticeship
Niall Murphy
Email: niall.murphy@tudublin.ie
Tel: +353 1 220 6763