Level 2 Welding Apprenticeship

Level 2 Welder Apprenticeship

186,000 engineers needed each year until 2024 to meet UK demand*. Be part of the next generation.

*Engineering UK

Duration:

Approx. 2 years including end-point-assessment (20% of time must be spent off the job receiving off-the-job formal guided learning, with the remaining 80% spent learning with your employer).

Start Date:

Any time

Cost:

Employer/Government Funded

Whether you are already in employment and looking to improve your skills, or have just left school or college and want to develop a career path, an engineering apprenticeship can set you on your way to a rewarding vocation.

Earn while you learn (paid employment with holiday leave)
Receive a nationally-recognised qualification
Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that employers want
Develop critical skills needed in working life
Hands-on-experience in a sector or role of interest
At least 20% off-the-job training here at our specialist training facilities.

Success stories

Meet Dempsey - Metal Fabrication Apprentice

Dempsey had always had an interest in Engineering and the way things work and took the leap to change his career direction with an Apprenticeship. He believes that having a trade with real skills is a chance to drive his career forward in the future.

“I wanted to change my life and realised that an Apprenticeship could be the route I was looking for. Derwent Training have supported me all the way. The atmosphere here is calm and friendly and I’m so pleased I made the decision to come here. Who knows where I will be able to go after this.”

What will I do on an Apprenticeship?

Our 2-year Welder Apprenticeship Programme allows you to build skills, knowledge and practical experience to succeed in your chosen career. You will combine both on-the-job learning at your employer with tuition from our trainers at our specialist engineering training facility in Malton one day per week. Your trainers will carry out formal 10-week checks on your progress and set new targets.

Where might this Apprenticeship take me?

Depending on your career pathway, you will achieve a Level 2 Welder Standard
You will develop the skills, knowledge, behaviours and experience to set you on your path to a successful career in Engineering and Manufacturing
On completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship you could progress on to the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard or the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship if you are moving into a management role, attend university or move into full-time employment with a new or existing employer.

Ready to start your path to engineering success?

How to Apply

There are two main pathways to applying for an Apprenticeship:

You can apply directly to a local employer to apply for opportunities
You can apply to Derwent Training and our team can support you in securing an Apprenticeship with one of our partner employers.

Apprenticeships are competitive and they are not like a full-time college course where you are guaranteed a place if you meet the entry requirements. You will need to be pro-active in applying for Apprenticeships, as well as preparing a CV and attending interviews’ with employers, just as you would for any job.

Entry Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old. There is no upper age limit
You should have achieved a minimum of 4 GCSE’s (9-2 / A*-E) including English and Maths. GCSE Options such as Resistant Materials, Design Technology and Engineering may be helpful, but not essential.
Level 2 Functional Skills Training will also need to be undertaken as part of the requirements when enrolled on this pathway.
To start an Apprenticeship you must be employed in a role working a minimum of 30 hours’ per week and have the employers’ support to start an Apprenticeship
As part of our application process we can support you in securing an Apprenticeship but ultimately it is the employers’ decision as you will be their employee.

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Apprenticeship Funding

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Getting Started with an Apprenticeship

How much does an Apprenticeship cost?

The cost of the apprenticeship will be funded by the Government and your employer – there are no training costs to be paid by the apprentice.

As you are earning a wage, your employer may expect you to pay for your travel to Derwent Training for your attendance day. This may be via car, bus or train but every employer is different. It is your responsibility to get to and from the training centre for your off-the-job training.

Apprenticeship Wage

What you earn as an apprentice will depend on your age, the apprenticeship standard and the location of the employer.

If you are 16-18, or 19 or over and in the first year of your apprenticeship then you may be entitled to the National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage. Many employers do pay more than this but as you are their employee it is their decision. You must be paid for:

your normal working hours
training that is part of your apprenticeship (at least 20% of your normal working hours)
study towards English and Maths qualifications, if they are part of your apprenticeship.

You will usually get at least 20 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays. You can find information on the National Minimum Wage here.