Course Details
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Welding Skills

SCQF Level 5 - 6

This course is suitable as a hobby or for professionals who wish to upskill.

Achieving basic welding skills qualifications (SQA) in compliance with industry standards in a welding engineering workshop environment.

What You Study

  • Introduction to Welding Processes
  • Weld to Engineering Industry Standards BS4872
  • Complete Practical Welding Exercises
  • Identify Basic Welding Defects
  • Identify Materials and Welding Consumables
  • Safe Use of Equipment
  • Prepare Welding Equipment
  • Marco Examination Techniques

Duration and Attendance

14 weeks - 3 hours per week (6-9pm)

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

Further Study

Further evening class study.

Career Opportunities

Enhance employability skills within practical welding sector.

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

Method of Study Starts Ends Based at Apply
Evening 17 Jan 2012 02 May 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) course full
Evening 04 Sep 2012 12 Dec 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Evening 15 Jan 2013 01 May 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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