Sessions
Below are the sessions that are available for this course.
Part-Time
Campus: Dungannon
Week Starting: 22 September 2021
Day: Wednesday
Time: 19:00–22:00
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 30
Hours per Week: 3
Total Hours: 90
Fee: 308
Reduced Fee: £240.00
Places Available: 5
Course Coordinator: John.Curry@swc.ac.uk
Part-Time
Campus: Omagh
Week Starting: 30 September 2021
Day: Thursday
Time: 18:00–21:00
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 30
Hours per Week: 3
Total Hours: 90
Fee: 308
Reduced Fee: £240.00
Places Available: 14
Course Coordinator: Simon.Keenan@swc.ac.uk
Description
For these qualifications candidates will be required to complete the following assessments:
FIVE practical assignmentsOne GOLA on-line underpinning knowledge test.The aim of these qualifications is to:allow candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the engineering and construction sectorsprovide valuable accreditation of skills and knowledge for candidates.
Additional Information
Prior to enrolment candidates must be occupationally knowledgeable in the areas of Welding and have credible experience of hold at least a Level 2 in welding skills.
Course Content
Complex and advanced positional welding techniquesVisual inspection and destructive testing techniquesAdvanced process related knowledge
Optional Modules
MIG or MMA
Assessment Method
All welding plate/sheet sizes to be 200 mm long minimum by nominally 50 mm wide.
The five welding assessments are to be carried out on 5 to 10 mm thick Low Carbon Steel.
Acceptance to be assessed by visual inspection and destructive testing.
Knowledge questions consist of a 30 question examined through an on-line test.
To gain an Award candidate must successfully complete all five practical assignments and the GOLA on-line test.
Progression Opportunities
Coded weldingContribute to the knowledge and understanding towards a related Level 3 NVQ
Entry Requirements
Prior to enrolment candidates must be occupationally knowledgeable in the areas of Welding and have credible experience of hold at least a Level 2 in welding skills.