An ideal qualification for school leavers wishing to follow a hands-on career in the fabrication and welding sector
5 GCSEs at grades 2/3 and above, including Maths, English and Science
Working in Engineering (Mandatory unit). This 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 basic materials that engineers use in their everyday work as well as the information technology that is used.
There are six learning outcomes to this unit.
- Know safe working practices
- Know the engineering environment
- Understand the importance of maintaining working relationships
- Know the sectors within engineering
- Know the key engineering materials
- Know basic engineering information technology requirements
Working with sheet metals. This unit is concerned with the processes and technology associated with working with sheet metal to make simple assemblies. It covers a range of cutting, forming and joining techniques that are used in sheet metal working. Candidates will be able to identify appropriate tools and methods of working for the desired result. The health and safety requirements common to the use of this process are also covered. There are three outcomes to this unit
- Be able to prepare sheet metal work equipment, tools and materials
- Be able to use equipment and tools for metal work forming operations
- Be able to produce fabrications using sheet metalwork assembly techniques
Carrying out MIG welding processes. This unit is concerned with the underlying process technology associated with Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding at low carbon steel. It covers a range of joints and simple welding positions used in industry that reflect the level of the qualification. The candidate will be able to select the appropriate tools and working methods to achieve the desired outcome. The candidate will be able to state the risks involved in MIG welding and how to mitigate them. There are three outcomes to this unit.
- Know how to prepare MIG welding equipment and tools for safe use.
- Know how to use equipment safely for MIG welding low carbon steel
- Be able to produce welded joints safely using MIG welding
The qualification will be delivered on a full-time basis as a combination of classroom based and workshop sessions.
There will be assessment of both written and practical work. There is an online multiple-choice assessment for the mandatory unit and one assignment for each of the optional units.
City & Guilds L2 Diploma in Engineering - Fabrication and Welding
There is a huge demand for welders and welder training in the Tees Valley and wider region.
