Metal Fabrication

LOCATION:

Onsite at Bishopstown Campus

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Metal Fabrication.

INTRODUCTION:

The Metal Fabricator installation and manufactures a range of metallic systems to include pressure vessels, tank and boiler manufacture, structural steel systems, plate steel systems and piping systems.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?

When you finish your metal fabrication apprenticeship 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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All apprentices must be at least 16 years of age.

Minimum educational requirement is:

At least Grade D in five subjects in Junor Certificate

OR an approved equivalent or the successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship

OR three years work experience gained over 16 years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS deem acceptable.

HOW DO I BECOME AN APPRENTICE?

To become an apprentice you must first be hired by an employer. Your employer must be approved by SOLAS. As an apprentice you have a formal contract of employment. You can search for apprenticeship job vacancies on www.apprenticeship.ie. You can find out more tips about how to get and apprenticeship HERE.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified craftsperson. You may progress onto further education within a Technological University or University. Many apprentices go on to open their own business.