Course Details
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NC Intermediate 2 Fabrication and Welding Engineering

SCQF Level 5 - 6

This NC course offers practical training to develop your understanding and skills in the processes and techniques used in fabrication and welding.

What You Study

  • Welding Processes
  • Fabrication Processes
  • Health and Safety in Engineering
  • Manual Metal Arc Welding Skills
  • Thermal Cutting Skills
  • Fabrication Skills
  • Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding Skills
  • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding Skills
  • Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) for Engineers
  • Engineering: Using Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Communication

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time or Two Years Day Release

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 3 Standard Grades at Grade 3 or above in Maths, English and a Science/Craft subject
  • Relevant NQ course
  • SVQ Level 1 Performing Engineering Operations including core skills at Level 5 Maths, English and Information Technology
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

HNC Fabrication and Welding

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this programme may allow students to progress into employment as a Modern Apprentice or as a Fabricator Welder.

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Full Time 05 Sep 2011 15 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) course full
Part Time Day 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Full Time 03 Sep 2012 14 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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