Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP00484 |
Location | Bersham Road |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course. |
Department | Fabrication & Welding |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 27 Jun 2026 |
Course Overview
This is a practical course and you will gain the skills to become a Welder, Sheet Metal Worker or Fabricator. You will develop a range of skills in Metal Fabrication, Engineering drawing and a range of welding techniques as well as Health & Safety.
Optional Units (may be offered as part of this qualification).
City and Guilds 7682-20 Practical (Example Units)
Performing Engineering Operations
Unit 201: Working in Engineering
Unit 202: Principles of Engineering Technology
Unit 203: Using and Communication Engineering Information
Unit 222:Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies
Unit 228: Preparing and using manual TIG or Plasma-arc Welding Equipment
Unit 229: Preparing and using Semi-automatic MAG, MIG and flux Cored Welding Equipment
Optional Unit 227: Preparing and Using MMA Welding Equipment
Development of Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Work Related Experience
Learners who have not achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE Mathematics and English will be expected to attend sessions to support this in addition to their vocational programme.
Optional Units (may be offered as part of this qualification).
City and Guilds 7682-20 Practical (Example Units)
Performing Engineering Operations
Unit 201: Working in Engineering
Unit 202: Principles of Engineering Technology
Unit 203: Using and Communication Engineering Information
Unit 222:Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies
Unit 228: Preparing and using manual TIG or Plasma-arc Welding Equipment
Unit 229: Preparing and using Semi-automatic MAG, MIG and flux Cored Welding Equipment
Optional Unit 227: Preparing and Using MMA Welding Equipment
Development of Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Work Related Experience
Learners who have not achieved a grade C/4 in GCSE Mathematics and English will be expected to attend sessions to support this in addition to their vocational programme.
The course requires continual assessment of college based assignments which will be collated as portfolio evidence to meet the requirements of the awarding body.
Successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Fabrication & Welding.
An increasing number of employers in the fabrication and welding industry now see the acquisition of relevant National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Essential Skills, City and Guilds certificates as an essential feature of their skills training programmes.
Opportunities may exist to gain trainee employment in any of the following trade disciplines: Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding, Pipefitting & Steelwork Construction.
Following a successful first year of study, progression to the level 2 Programme in Fabrication and Welding or as an employed Foundation Apprentice.
Learners who gain employment may also, depending on conditions offered by their employers, have the opportunity to progress to Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding in the future.
Opportunities may exist to gain trainee employment in any of the following trade disciplines: Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding, Pipefitting & Steelwork Construction.
Following a successful first year of study, progression to the level 2 Programme in Fabrication and Welding or as an employed Foundation Apprentice.
Learners who gain employment may also, depending on conditions offered by their employers, have the opportunity to progress to Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding in the future.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi
28/11/2024
17:00
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Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road
21/11/2024
17:00
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Accessible Open Event – Northop
27/11/2024
17:00
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