Apprenticeships

Renewable and Subsea Engineering

Have you ever thought about a career in the renewables and subsea sector but were unsure where to start? Has solving problems and finding solutions been something you've loved doing, but didn't know you could turn it into a day job? Do you want to learn in the brand new facility at the North East's leading provider of subsea and renewable energy training? If so, an exciting apprenticeship in Renewable and Subsea Engineering could be what you're looking for.

Renewable and Subsea Engineering has fast become one of our most popular apprenticeship routes. At Newcastle College, you’ll have access to some of the biggest names in the business and be supported by industry-experienced tutors, kickstarting your career in one of the most rewarding industries around.

From metal fabrication to plate welding, spark your future with Newcastle College.

Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship

If you’re looking to get a head start in a skilled industry, our Metal Fabricator apprenticeship is for you.

Length: 36 months (+ 3 months for EPA period)
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Employer Based

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Plate Welder Apprenticeship

If you’re looking to get a head start in a skilled industry, our Plate Welder apprenticeship is for you.

Length: 36 months (+ 3 months for EPA period)
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Employer Based

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Daily tasks:

Checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.
Cleans and smoothes weld.
Guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints.
Cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc.
Connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow.
Selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc..

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Welding Trades

Daily tasks:

Checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.
Cleans and smoothes weld.
Guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints.
Cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc.
Connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow.
Selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc..