ECITB Scholarship Programme
ECITB Scholarship Programme
City & Guilds 2850 in Engineering and City & Guilds 7682-20 in Performing Engineering Operations
This Scholarship scheme offers nationally recognised engineering qualifications and other relevant skills training – an excellent opportunity to be either fast-tracked into an apprenticeship or be recruited as a direct site hire.
Is this course right for me?
The ECITB Scholarship programme on offer for September 2025 is a full-time Level 2 programme running thirty hours a week for a full academic year with a mixture of practical and classroom activity. Upon completion learners will achieve a Level 2 NVQ Diploma Performing Engineering Operations and Level 2 2850 Certificate in Welding and Fabrication,
In addition, learners will also complete a minimum of thirty-five hours work experience with local companies such as Jenkins and Davies, Rhyal Engineering, Ledwood, Haven Engineering, Altrad Whitland Engineering and Ritetrack .
Learners will be paid a training allowance of £60 per week on a monthly basis for attendance during term time and receive ECITB overalls, safety boots and a polo shirt.
The cut-off date for applications to this programme is 30th May 2025. Applicants who are shortlisted will be interviewed by a panel made up of College lecturers, local welding & fabrication employers and a representative from the ECITB. Successful applicants will be notified after the interview process has taken place.
What are the entry requirements?
- Two GCSEs at grade C or above to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
The course will be made up of the following modules:
Technical Qualification – City & Guilds 2850-22 Level 2 Certificate in Engineering- Fabrication and Welding Technology.
- Working in engineering
- Principles of engineering technology
- Principles of fabrication and welding technology
- Welding by MIG process
- Fabricating thick plate, bar and sections
Vocational Qualification – City & Guilds 7682-20 Level 2 Diploma in Performing engineering Operations.
- Working safely in an engineering environment
- Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
- Using and communicating technical information
- Producing platework components and assemblies
- Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment
- Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment
Additional training
ECITB Pre-Employment Programme which will include:
- CCNSG health and safety passport
- Manual handling
- Abrasive wheels
- Confined spaces
- Working at height
- Hand and power tools training
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Practical examination
- Written examination
What can I do next?
Level 3 Welding or Fabrication programme or an advanced Welding or Fabrication apprenticeship. A high percentage of learners achieve apprenticeships after this one year course.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
- You will need to pay a £55 engineering workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
