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Engineering

Fabrication and Welding Engineering NC

Campus Midlothian Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Open learning

Duration 41 weeks

Start date Aug 2022

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Course overview

If you`re employed and looking to develop your fabrication and welding practical skills this is the ideal course. You'll develop your knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and systems covering a range of engineering disciplines. In addition, there will be workshop time to give you practical experience. You'll also have the opportunity to study for an SVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations, which when combined will align to the requirements of content working towards a Modern Apprenticeship. 

You'll be well prepared to progress onto HNC Engineering Systems on completion.

What you will learn

  • Fabrication and welding practical and theoretical skills

How the course is assessed

  • outcome by outcome basis

Number of days per week

  • two

Entry requirements

    • If you haven`t studied Maths for some time then you might benefit from taking a Core Maths unit before joining the course
    • Entry qualifications will be set by your employer

     

      English Proficiency Requirements

      IELTS 5.5

      Progression and Articulation Routes

      • HNC Engineering Systems or HNC Mechanical Engineering Progress to degree-level study in an engineering discipline

      Study Options

      Campus Study mode Start date Duration
      Midlothian Campus Open learning 29/08/22 41 Weeks

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