Fabrication and Welding Level 2

Key Details

Available at
Dolgellau, Llangefni, Rhyl
Level
2
Study Mode
Full-time
Programme Area
Engineering and Power Technology, Motor Vehicle Technology
Course Length
1 year
Course Type
Full-Time (Further Education)
Bilingual
This programme is available bilingually at the following campus(es):
- Dolgellau
- Llangefni

Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop/chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.

Course Description

Are you looking to gain practical experience of welding work?

This course introduces you to the fundamental techniques of welding. It allows you to gain multiple qualifications, and is suitable for anyone with a genuine interest in welding and fabrication.

The course covers a range of basic welding tasks such as creating welded and brazed joints. The practical knowledge you gain will be relevant to steel work, shipbuilding, car maintenance, plumbing, sculpting, general maintenance and many other areas.

Entry Criteria

In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following:

3 GCSEs at grade D or above, and 1 GCSE at grade E, including English or Welsh 1st Language and Maths, or Entry 3 / Level 1 ESQ in Numeracy and Communication
A relevant Level 1 qualification at Pass
Relevant industry experience

As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.

Delivery

The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:

Practical demonstrations
Realistic working tasks
Lectures to develop underpinning knowledge
Assignment work

You will also be expected to undertake the following qualifications as part of the course*:

Application of Number
Communication
Essential Skills Wales
Information Computing Technology
Work-skills

* If you already possess any of the above qualifications then you will not be expected to attend these sessions (certificates will need to be produced as evidence).

The Centre for Automotive Technology at the Rhyl Campus is equipped to the latest industry standards, including Heavy Goods Vehicle Brake Tester, 4 Wheel Drive Rolling Road Dynamometer, 4-Wheel Alignment, a superb Auto-Electronics Diagnostic Room, USI Spray Booths, Lechler Mixing Scheme, Car-OLiner Body Jig and Alignment System, Welding Bays, Valeting Bay, plus Hybrid Technology and Vehicle Climate Control Systems.

Assessment

The programme will be assessed through a blend of the following:

Internal practical assessment
Online assessment
Oral questioning
Written questions
Short learner task sheets for you to complete independently

Progression

Completion of this course will give you the fundamental skills and knowledge to complete fabrication/welding work.

You could apply your learning to a range of industries including motor vehicle, sculpting, general maintenance; or progress to a Level 3 qualification.

The course will also prepare you for studying at a more advanced level.

You could proceed onto a number of programmes at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including: