Welding

  Modules

Students will select from one of the following disciplines:

• Unit 201 Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding
• Unit 203 Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding – aluminium
• Unit 204 Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding
• Unit 205 Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding
• Unit 206 Metal Fabrication
• Unit 207 Thermal Cutting Techniques
• Unit 208 Flux cored Arc Welding

  Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

  Assessment

For each qualification, candidates will be required to complete the following assessments:

• Five practical assignments and one oral knowledge test for each welding unit
• Three practical assignments and one oral knowledge test for the metal fabrication unit
• Three practical assignments and one oral knowledge test for the thermal cutting unit

  Progression

This course provides knowledge and/or practical skills related to Engineering NVQs at Level 2. On completion of these qualifications, candidates may choose to progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (2850)
• Level 3 Awards in Advanced Welding Skills (3268-03)

  Fees & Additional Costs

If you are 19 years old or over you may need to pay fees for your Further Education studies.

Course fees depend on your age and course level.

You may be exempt from paying fees though, or eligible to pay a reduced fee – known as fee remission.

FE Tuition: £720.00 per academic year

Exam Registration: £155.00

This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.