Pre-entry guidance
Pre-entry guidance is required before booking on to this course. Call or drop into your local Student Advice Centre, or by studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk.
Why take this course?
This course will develop your knowledge and ability when it comes to engineering welding, whilst providing you with an entry qualification for progressing to study a National Certificate or SVQ Level 3 qualification in welding.
SVQs are based on national occupational standards which the candidate must meet to be competent in a particular task. The achievement of an SVQ encourages employees to value their contribution to the workplace, and it will develop their skills and potential within the performing engineering operations field.
This course is primarily aimed at those in employment, or those taking part in a Modern Apprenticeship programme.
What you will experience
You will explore a range of essential practices and processes for performing effective, high-quality welding operations. You will cover the fundamentals skills and knowledge common to fabrication and welding practices, including health and safety requirements and communicating engineering information.
The course also offers an extensive choice and flexibility for learners to demonstrate competence in one or more of a broad variety of practical activities.
Fee Waiver (Remission of Fees)
Your course may be free if you are not a full time student with NESCol and you are: in receipt of benefits; or care-experienced; or your household taxable income falls below defined levels.
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