An apprenticeship or traineeship is a great way of combining training and practical hands-on experience so you can pursue your career in the trade industry.
If you, or someone you know are thinking of starting an apprenticeship or traineeship and aren’t too sure where to begin, here’s some inspiration below on the various types of apprenticeships and the work they undertake to give you some motivation and an idea of what you would be getting into.
Get in touch if you want to find out more about the different types of apprenticeships and traineeships, or what career path might be suitable for you.
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Rapid changes in automotive technology mean motor mechanics are becoming more specialised in their area of work.
The apprentice undertaking this role will primarily service and repair the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle including:
The apprentice will also perform tasks including:
The apprentice will also repair and service:
Automotive Vehicle Body Service Person (vehicle glazing)
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Vehicle glaziers repair and/or replace windscreens and side and rear glass in motor vehicles.
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The trainee undertaking this role will be working in a workshop or with a mobile service unit.
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The apprentice undertaking this role will:
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Automotive Vehicle Body Trades Person (vehicle painting)
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The apprentice undertaking this role will perform tasks including:
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The apprentice undertaking this role will set out and construct:
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The apprentice undertaking this role will:
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The apprentice undertaking this role will train in the areas of:
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The apprentice undertaking this role will:
Lay out, test and maintain:
Install equipment such as:
Install, maintain and repair:
Plumbers may also be licenced to perform a limited range of services such as draining or gas fitting.
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The apprentice undertaking this role will:
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The apprentice undertaking this role will:
(Previously Fibrous Plastering)
The apprentice undertaking this role will:
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Repair and renovate tile roofs
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The apprentice undertaking this role will:
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The apprenticeship includes ERAC requirements for an Electrician’s Licence.
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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to become a competent, qualified chef. Work will be undertaken in a variety of hospitality venues where food is prepared and served including:
Individual trainees may have some responsibility for others and provide technical advice and support to a team.
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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to become competent in skilled operations where there is a need to apply discretion and judgement.
Work will be undertaken in various hospitality settings including:
Individual trainees may have some responsibility for others and provide technical advice and support to a team.
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The apprentice undertaking this role will be involved in the repair, servicing and maintenance of:
The apprentice undertaking this role will perform these duties on:
The apprentice will use a wide variety of hand, electrical and air tools as well as:
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The apprentice undertaking this role will work with heavy gauge steel: cutting, shaping assembling and welding. Apprentice Boiler Makers will construct or repair metal products by joining parts using a variety of manual and machine-welding methods. These parts may be used to complete structures and equipment.
Graduates will typically work for heavy engineering companies involved in the production, fabrication and development of items made from plate materials including steel of varying thicknesses and other ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Graduates may also be employed in the construction industry putting together steel components for large structures like buildings and bridges. Skilled Boiler Makers may be involved in the manufacturing of cooling towers, pressure vessels, hoppers, mining equipment, excavation buckets, large trailer bodies, smoke stacks, transformer containers, storage bins and large pipe work. Employment opportunities include the development and fabrication of structural items including building-supports, structural beams, gantries, crane carries and jibs.
The apprentice boiler maker will learn to work from detailed drawings and will be involved with materials including:
Apprentices will use equipment in an enclosed and well equipped workshop including:
Welders may specialise in:
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The apprentice undertaking this role will normally work in a workshop but may perform tasks away from their normal workplace. They will typically be involved in:
Apprentices will work in an enclosed and well equipped workshop, use specialist measuring equipment, a range of hand tools and work from detailed drawings. They will be expected to use:
The apprentice may operate metal and ceramic spraying equipment, hydraulic test equipment and undertake the treatment of metals including oil baths, furnaces, gas or electric ovens etc.