Entry requirements
- National 4 in Maths.
Why take this course?
This course aims to provide students with practical welding skills and industry-standard knowledge.
Students will work towards two qualifications whilst gaining hands-on experience with tools, and an understanding of essential workplace practices.
Energy Transition Skills Hub
For students choosing the Aberdeen Altens Campus option, this course will be delivered at the new Energy Transition Skills Hub. The new facility will open in summer 2025 and is the first of its kind in Scotland. It is located adjacent to the College’s existing Aberdeen Altens Campus and within the Skills Campus of the Energy Transition Zone. The Hub will feature industry-standard workshops and flexible teaching spaces, shaped by the needs of employers, as well as cutting-edge equipment reflecting to the latest advancements in the energy sector. The new facility has been designed to showcase future technologies related to offshore wind, electric vehicles, hydrogen, carbon capture and renewables.
What you will experience
Topics covered in this course include:
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Fabrication
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Maths
- Communications & IT
Students will be on campus four days a week.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know about applying for this course.
What you will get
- Performing Engineering Operations: Welding, Level 2
- NC Welding & Fabrication (SCQF Level 5)
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Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once completed, this will be received by our Admissions Team who will then process your application.
Aberdeen Altens Campus
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Starts Aug 2025
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Duration 1 year
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Course Code C00324
Fraserburgh Campus
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Starts Aug 2025
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Duration 1 year
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Course Code C00325
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North East Scotland College
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Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
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