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Engineering

Welding Processes

Campus Midlothian Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Evening

Duration 12 weeks

Start date Sep 2023

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Course overview

Welding Processes is a 12-week evening course that introduces you to the following welding processes MMA, MIG, Oxy-Acetylene and TIG. You can then complete an SQA unit in your preferred process.

What you will learn

  • An understanding of safe working practices and safe usage of welding processes
  • MIG, TIG, MMA and Oxy-Acetylene gas welding

How the course is assessed

  • Outcome by outcome basis

Number of days per week

  • 3 hours per week
  • This is a practical evening class activity

Entry requirements

  • No formal entry requirements are necessary

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Career options

  • This evening class will supplement any work-based activity giving you additional skills in the welding and fabrication industry
  • This will also give you a good understanding of weld-able materials used in the engineering industry

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
Midlothian Campus Evening 05/09/23 12 Weeks

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