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Welding and Fabrication

Welding and Fabrication

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City & Guilds Level 2 2850-24 Diploma in Welding and Fabrication

This course is aimed at learners who work or want to work as fabrication, pipefitting and welding engineers in the engineering sector.

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The demand for welders, fabricators and pipefitters has seen a significant rise and earning potential has continued to increase. Pembrokeshire has recently seen exciting developments within oil and gas and the growing renewables sector show that there will be a significant need for skilled welders, fabricators and pipefitters for many years to come.

  • There is normally no direct entry to this course, you would need to progress from the successful completion of previous level in this subject area or similar
  • Successful completion of relevant Level 1 programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting

The course will be made up of the following modules:

  • Working in engineering– This unit will encourage candidates to find out about working in engineering. It will cover the underpinning basic skills and knowledge needed to function in engineering or manufacturing sectors. It will cover the need to recognise and use safe working practices, consideration of the environment and working effectively as a part of a team. It includes the methods of communication that engineers use in their everyday.
  • Principles of engineering technology– This unit is concerned with the basic principles of mathematics and science, along with the materials technology that underpin engineering applications. It covers common applied engineering calculations and materials selection in terms of types, common forms of supply, properties and methods of changing their properties.
  • Principles of fabrication and welding technology– This unit is concerned with the technology that underpins fabrication and welding processes. The unit covers the basic principles of welding, fabrication materials, weld symbols and terminology, distortion, weld defects, heat affects of welding, forming allowances and non-destructive and workshop testing
  • Welding by MIG process– This unit is to enable metal inert gas (MIG) welding skills to be developed to meet the defect acceptance requirements of BS 4872 part 1. The applied knowledge topics include: health and safety hazards and methods of avoiding them, preparation, electrical requirements, consumables, welding techniques, welding positions, distortion control and rectification, BS 4872 part 1 requirements and non-destructive and workshop testing.
  • Welding by Manual Metal Arc process– This unit is to enable manual metal arc (MMA) welding skills to be developed to meet the defect acceptance requirements of BS 4872 part 1 in steel or stainless steel within its scope. The applied knowledge topics include: health and safety hazards and methods of avoiding them, preparation, electrical requirements, consumables, welding techniques, welding positions, distortion control and rectification, BS 4872 part 1 requirements and non-destructive and workshop testing.
  • Fabricating thick plate, bar and sections– This unit is concerned with the underlying process technology associated with the fabrication of thick plate bar and rolled sections, in terms of: cutting, forming, assembly and joining of thick plate bar and rolled sections fabrication. It covers health and safety hazards associated with cutting (including oxy-fuel gas), forming, assembly and joining of thick plate bar and rolled sections fabrication.

You will also be expected to attend regular tutorials.

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

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.

  • Continuous assessment during the course
  • Portfolio of evidence
  • Practical examination
  • Written examination

Successful completion of this course could lead to a 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.

  • Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
  • Engineering flame retardant coveralls - £35
  • Engineering safety boots - £14/£35
  • You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.

  • No tuition fee
  • We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2024/25
  • You will need to pay a £85 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
  • You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.

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Online Learning Elements?

Yes

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.

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Last updated: 06/02/2024
Disclaimer:
The College takes all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described above. Details are correct at the time of editing but may be subject to change without prior notice. Courses will not run if student numbers are insufficient. The College has the right to refuse individuals entry to courses in certain circumstances. Prospective students may be advised of more suitable alternatives, if appropriate. The entry requirements stated are those that are normally required to undertake the programme of study.
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