NC FABRICATION AND WELDING LEVEL 5
Practical, one-year course for those wanting to work in the fabrication and welding industry. There are opportunities in oil- and gas-related industries and manufacturers of metal parts and equipment.
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What the course includes
The course includes:
- Different types of welding and materials
- Workshop skills - correct use of hand-tools
- Manufacturing components from engineering drawings, on lathes and milling machines
- Measuring
- Health and safety
- Computer-aided design
- Mathematics
Why choose this course
You will gain work experience and work-related opportunities as an integral part of the course.
I have found this course to be very enjoyable and the lecturers have been really helpful.
Lauchlan McCluskey, NC Fabriacation and Welding Level 5
it's been a lot of fun! I have managed to pick up the welding side of things quite quickly and I really enjoy it.
Entry requirements
- At least National 4 (Intermediate 1) including mathematics
We consider mature candidates without the minimum qualifications on an individual basis.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
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Where it leads
Education: NC level 6 and then on to HNC/D and degree-level.
Employment: a career in welding and fabrication.
Interview arrangements
If we invite you for interview, plan to be in college for around three hours. Bring evidence of any qualifications stated on your application form.
The interview involves:
- Individual interview with a course lecturer and another member of staff: timeslot allocated on the day
- Short aptitude test
During the interview, we will ask you about the health and safety aspects of welding, and why you want to do this course.
Fees, Finance & Funding
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
Take that next step in your career and apply for this course today. If the course is not yet open for applications, feel free to ask any questions by clicking make an enquiry.