Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP00483 |
Location | Bersham Road |
Duration | Full Time, 1 Year ( 3 days per week). |
Department | Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance, Fabrication & Welding, Foundation Learning |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 31 Jul 2026 |
Course Overview
During your time in Fabrication & Welding you will learn all about performing engineering operations in how to work safely in a working environment, using equipment such as sheet metal cutting machines, Mig & MAG welding equipment and many other industry approved tools to develop your practical skills.
You will complete theory units that look deeper into all the processes for working within the Engineering industry. We will support your development within literacy and numeracy skills to support working within engineering and also give you opportunities to develop your skills ready for the world of work with interview skills, meeting employers and preparing for apprenticeships.
As part of the course will achieve 2 main qualifications;
City and Guilds 2850-10: Theory Certificate in Engineering
Unit 101: Working in Engineering
Unit 108: Working with Sheet Metals
Unit 110: Carrying out MIG Processes
City and Guilds 7682 NVQ Certificate in Performing Engineering Operations: Practical (Example Units)
Unit 201: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
Unit 102: Carrying Out Engineering Activities Efficiently and Effectively
Unit 103: Using and Communicating Engineering Information
Unit 112: Carrying Out Sheet Metal Cutting, Forming, and Assembly Activities
Unit 117: Using Semi-Automatic MIG or MAG Welding Equipment
Literacy and numeracy development will be a core focus for all learners on the programme with each learner having the opportunity to undertake Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number, or resit GCSEs in maths and English.
Learners will be assigned a Progress Coach who will support them throughout their time on programme. They will ensure that any ALN support is put in place before learners start and that any new support needs that may arise are incorporated into their programme to help them to succeed. The course is fully supported to meet individual needs and learning differences.
You will complete theory units that look deeper into all the processes for working within the Engineering industry. We will support your development within literacy and numeracy skills to support working within engineering and also give you opportunities to develop your skills ready for the world of work with interview skills, meeting employers and preparing for apprenticeships.
As part of the course will achieve 2 main qualifications;
City and Guilds 2850-10: Theory Certificate in Engineering
Unit 101: Working in Engineering
Unit 108: Working with Sheet Metals
Unit 110: Carrying out MIG Processes
City and Guilds 7682 NVQ Certificate in Performing Engineering Operations: Practical (Example Units)
Unit 201: Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
Unit 102: Carrying Out Engineering Activities Efficiently and Effectively
Unit 103: Using and Communicating Engineering Information
Unit 112: Carrying Out Sheet Metal Cutting, Forming, and Assembly Activities
Unit 117: Using Semi-Automatic MIG or MAG Welding Equipment
Literacy and numeracy development will be a core focus for all learners on the programme with each learner having the opportunity to undertake Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Communication and Application of Number, or resit GCSEs in maths and English.
Learners will be assigned a Progress Coach who will support them throughout their time on programme. They will ensure that any ALN support is put in place before learners start and that any new support needs that may arise are incorporated into their programme to help them to succeed. The course is fully supported to meet individual needs and learning differences.
The course requires continual assessment of college based assignments which will be collated as portfolio evidence to meet the needs of the awarding body.
Additionally City and Guilds and externally set and marked examinations will be scheduled at key stages throughout the course.
Additionally City and Guilds and externally set and marked examinations will be scheduled at key stages throughout the course.
4 GCSEs at grade E/2 or above including Maths and English Language/Welsh (1st Language) or successful completion of an equivalent qualification.
For all learners who are looking to progress onto this level 1 course from an Entry programme you must have achieved your main qualification, progressed in Maths and English and hit all of the targets in your ILP.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
For all learners who are looking to progress onto this level 1 course from an Entry programme you must have achieved your main qualification, progressed in Maths and English and hit all of the targets in your ILP.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
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
– 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
– 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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