If it's made of metal, it's the Metalsmith's job to work on it, whether it's knocking dents out of Land Rovers, making tools for engineers or fitting parts on vehicles and other equipment.

Metalsmiths have to be adaptable as they are taught to use a range of hand and power tools, as well as how to work from plans and sketches.

The training is very thorough, with chunks of time working on sheet metal and a lathe, blacksmithing and all types of welding.

In both your training and on the job, you'll get your hands on a huge range of kit - including electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding gear - to carry out tasks such as body repair.

The Army needs to make sure its vehicles work in all conditions, so Metalsmiths have to do the same. It's unlikely you will find yourself doing the same job twice.

During operations, you could find yourself out on the road working in a vehicle supply unit, ensuring the vehicles that deliver food and rations to the troops are kept in good shape. Meanwhile, back at the base, you could be doing anything from building a new Land Rover wing to engraving REME's name on yet another sporting trophy.

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Entry requirements:

GCSE: Grade D or better in English language, mathematics and a science.
City & Guilds Level 1 in Basic Engineering Competence (Fabrication) and appropriate modules completed at Level 2.

You will come away with:

• City & Guilds Parts 2 and 3 in Welding Craft Studies.
• City & Guilds Part 2 in Sheet Metal and Thin Plate Craft Studies.
• NI/U Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance.