Welding and Fabrication
Welding and Fabrication
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering – Welding or Fabrication and Pipefitting
Demand for welders, fabricators and pipefitters has seen a significant rise in demand and earning potential has continued to increase. Pembrokeshire has recently seen exciting developments within the oil and gas sector and ongoing developments in the growing renewables sector show that there will be a significant need for skilled welders, fabricators and pipefitters for many years to come.
Fees are per academic year, subject to change
£495.00
Is this course right for me?
This course is aimed at learners who work or want to work as fabrication, pipefitting and welding engineers in the engineering sector.
This course normally runs one day per week, for 34 weeks, starting in September.
- 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
- Each application is considered on individual merit
Learners will choose between Principles of Fabrication and Welding Technology OR Principles of Welding as well as mandatory units of Engineering Health and Safety and Engineering Principles.
Technical units for Fabrication/Pipefitting:
- Metal Active Gas Welding
- Platework Fabrication of Materials
- Pipe and Tube Fabrication
Technical units for Welding:
- Metal Active Gas
- Manual Metal Arc Welding
- Tungsten Insert Gas Welding
- Practical examination
- Written examination
- Online examination
- 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. For information on refunds and course cancellations please see the fee policy.
- No additional costs
- Under 19’s reduced fees may apply - please contact admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
What are the entry requirements?
- 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
- Each application is considered on individual merit
What will I learn?
Learners will choose between Principles of Fabrication and Welding Technology OR Principles of Welding as well as mandatory units of Engineering Health and Safety and Engineering Principles.
Technical units for Fabrication/Pipefitting:
- Metal Active Gas Welding
- Platework Fabrication of Materials
- Pipe and Tube Fabrication
Technical units for Welding:
- Metal Active Gas
- Manual Metal Arc Welding
- Tungsten Insert Gas Welding
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Practical examination
- Written examination
- Online examination
What can I do next?
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- 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
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
- Under 19’s reduced fees may apply - please contact admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
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