Metal Fabricator
Level 3
Notebook Assessment Services is approved to deliver end-point and apprenticeship assessment for the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard, providing a personalised, flexible, and responsive service to support training providers and employers.
Standard: ST0607 v1.3
LARS: 399
Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 months
Assessment Timeframe: 3 months
What is a Metal Fabricator?
Metal Fabricators manufacture, assemble, and install metal components and structures using techniques such as welding, cutting, shaping, and joining. Apprentices develop practical skills that are applicable across sectors including construction, manufacturing, and engineering, producing everything from structural steelwork to bespoke metal products.
Assessment price
Remote: N/A Face-to-face: £1,700
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Metal Fabricator Standard Information
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Apprentices must:
Complete a minimum of 36 months training on-programme.
Achieve Level 2 English and Mathematics.
Compile a portfolio of evidence demonstrating KSBs.
Be confirmed ready by employer and training provider.
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The assessment approach for this standard has three methods:
Practical Observation with Questions.
Professional Discussion.
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Duration: 6 hours +10% (with possible breaks).
Location: Real or simulated working environment approved by Notebook.
Assessed by: Independent Apprenticeship Assessor.
Assesses: Fabrication techniques, safety, quality control, and interpretation of drawings.
Follow-up Questions: At least 10 open questions by assessor probing underpinning knowledge alongside observed metal fabrication tasks.
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Duration: 40 minutes.
Format: One-on-one, face-to-face or virtual.
Underpinned by: Portfolio of evidence.
Assesses: Knowledge, skills, behaviours, and reflection on work practice.
Apprentice Journey
Enrol on programme.
Begin KSB development.
Start building your Reflective Portfolio (2–3 evidence examples).
Start of Apprenticeship
Resit = No new learning.
Retake = Extra learning.
Resits / Retakes (if needed)
42 months
Gain practical learning, reviews with employer/provider.
Portfolio developed with 2–3 recent work examples.
Complete English & Maths, if needed.
Results & Certification
Pass any components = Pass.
Distinction for all components = Distinction.
Certificate awarded.
Gateway
Employer & training provider confirm you're ready for assessment.
Portfolio submitted (2+ weeks before assessment).
Assessment window begins.
Assessment
Practical Observation (6hrs).
Professional Discussion (40 mins +2) based on portfolio.
