City & Guilds 2251 Welding and Fabrication
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- Entry Requirements
- Progression & Assessment
- Duration & Location
- Fees
- Further Information
Course Description
This programme is ideal if you are a school leaver and wish to pursue a career in the Welding and Fabrication sector.
For school leavers this is a basic level programme designed to offer a practical understanding of welding. It provides the opportunity for you to progress to training at a higher level, or find employment. This qualification can provide the opportunity to develop a practical knowledge and experience to assist in gaining a career in welding/general engineering.
Your qualification may lead to occupations such as: Welder, Fabricator, Plater, General Engineer, Engineering Repair and Construction, Motor vehicle body repair worker, or Armed Services Personnel.
This is a modular programme made up of five units. Practical tasks are carried out so the tutor can assess your competence.
The units you will be studying are shown below:
- 301 – Working safely in an engineering environment
- 302 – Working effectively and efficiently in engineering
- 303 – Using and communicating technical information
- 315 – Using manual metal arc welding equipment
- 316 – Using MIG welding equipment
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic entry requirements, however you will be required to attend an interview with the course tutor and complete a selection test. This process will decide your suitability for the course.
Progression & Assessment
The units are assessed by practical tests. External Verifiers will visit the college to check the quality of practical assessments.
Progression
On successful completion you may progress to:
- A full apprenticeship programme
- ABC 165 Level 3 Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Practice
- ABC 165 Level 3 Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Practice
Duration & Location
One year for each level
Fees
If you are aged under 19 on 31st August when your programme begins you are entitled to free tuition, provided you are a European Union national. Mature students may, in certain circumstances, also qualify for help toward the cost of fees. For more information about this and other financial support available, such as Adult Learning Grant, Local, National and College Learner Support Funds for books, equipment, childcare, travel and so on please contact Student Services on 01522 876220, 01636 680680 or 01427 617471.
Further Information
Darren Ruck (Lincoln) Steve Pask (Newark)
School of Construction and Engineering
01522 876000 Ext 6744 / 01636 680680 Ext 7212
