Stainless Metalcraft manufacture equipment for some of the world’s most hazardous environments. Our broad expertise spans pressure vessels, vacuum vessels and cryogenic vessels for safety critical applications across, among others, sectors such as medical, research, big science, power generation, nuclear, oil & gas, petrochemical & water. Metalcraft has received many awards including the Queens Award for Enterprise in 2020 and the Princess Royal training award in 2020 and 2023.
Apprenticeship Overview
Apprentices can progress their career in any area of the business, whether this be shopfloor based (ie: team leader, etc) or office based roles. Many Metalcraft apprentices go on to further study ie: HNC and join our Engineering, inspection departments, etc. Training Schedule
Year 1:
Based in Metalcraft training school & West Suffolk College (NCTC) gaining skills in machining, fitting and hand tools, fabrication, welding. Year 2:
Specific training in core areas to develop skills - manual and CNC machining, fabrication, welding, inspection, product engineering. Year 3:
More focus on skilled techniques developing skills in a workshop environment. Year 4:
Working towards becoming a fully skilled operator, and improving competence in a workshop environment. Year 5:
Improver year to fine-tune skills learned. Qualification gained:
Level 3 standard qualification (A level). Training will be carried out by West Suffolk College at the North Cambs Training Centre located next to Metalcraft's site. Training in the first year will be 2.5 days/week, following years will be day release. Working Hours: Years 1 & 2: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm (lunch break 12.30-1.00pm), Friday 8.00am-12.30pm. Years 3-5: Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm (lunch break 12.30-1.00pm), Friday 7.30am-12.30pm.
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Apprentices can progress their career in any area of the business, whether this be shopfloor based (ie: team leader, etc) or office based roles. Many Metalcraft apprentices go on to further study ie: HNC and join our Engineering, inspection departments, etc. Training Schedule
Year 1:
Based in Metalcraft training school & West Suffolk College (NCTC) gaining skills in machining, fitting and hand tools, fabrication, welding. Year 2:
Specific training in core areas to develop skills - manual and CNC machining, fabrication, welding, inspection, product engineering. Year 3:
More focus on skilled techniques developing skills in a workshop environment. Year 4:
Working towards becoming a fully skilled operator, and improving competence in a workshop environment. Year 5:
Improver year to fine-tune skills learned. Qualification gained:
Level 3 standard qualification (A level). Training will be carried out by West Suffolk College at the North Cambs Training Centre located next to Metalcraft's site. Training in the first year will be 2.5 days/week, following years will be day release. Working Hours: Years 1 & 2: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm (lunch break 12.30-1.00pm), Friday 8.00am-12.30pm. Years 3-5: Monday to Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm (lunch break 12.30-1.00pm), Friday 7.30am-12.30pm.
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