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Material cutter (level 2)

Cut specified material components by hand or by machine using templates or measurements and then prepare the components for assembly.

Qualification level
2
Equivalent to GCSE.
Typical duration
12 months
Apprenticeship category
Engineering and manufacturing
Maximum funding
£5,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Cutter
  • Cutting operative
  • Fabric cutter
  • Manufacturing cutter
  • Material cutter
  • Sample cutter
  • Textile cutter
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Read, interpret, and follow information for example work instructions, material specifications.
  • Prepare the work area for cutting materials.
  • Maintain the work area.
  • Follow health and safety regulations, legislation and procedures; PPE, manual handling, lifting procedures and ergonomic practice.
  • Follow environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures.
  • Estimate and calculate material requirements to complete the job.
  • Select material following specification or instruction.
  • Inspect materials against specifications and quality standard.
  • Check lay plan.
  • Prepare materials for cutting for example lay and spread material.
  • Select, check and use tools/equipment for the task.
  • Cut material by hand and/or machine for example band knife, shears, laser.
  • Check quality of the lay post cut for example waste minimised, grain, component positioning, colour continuity.
  • Check cut components.
  • Prepare material for the next stage of the production process for example bundling, labelling.
  • Identify and segregate material for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Check and clean tools and equipment and sharpen or change blades as required.
  • Report cutting issues for example material faults, equipment faults shortages, required recuts, lay plan.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Communicate with colleagues: verbal.
  • Enter information - written or electronic.

Full information on Material cutter (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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