Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Process Apprentice 25-0030
BOWSON INDUSTRIES LIMITED
About the Role
Bowson Industries Limited are looking for a Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Process Apprentice to complete a level 3 Composite Technician apprenticeship to join their team.
Role & responsibilities
- To make GRP products (mainly slides for playground equipment) from start to finish
- Mould preparation (new/refurbish/minor prep)
- Gel processing (brushing & spraying) - tint colour mixing
- Drilling, trimming & sanding using electric/battery/air-operated hand tools
- Applying chemical-based coatings
- Polishing, assembling & packing
- Operation of various hand tools and cutting machines
- Interpret drawings to acquire correct sizes, cut-out requirements and orientations of products
- Follow work plans exactly
- Constantly look to improve the quality of products
Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.
About the Training
You will study on a Level 3 Composite Technician standard. On completion of this, you will gain:
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
- Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.
About the Employer
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Training Provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Course/Training
Composites technician (level 3)