Welding Level 1

Course

In London

£ 1,370 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    36 Weeks

You will learn aspects of Oxygen and Acetylene, welding and cutting, MIG/MAGS and TIG/TAGS, and Electric Arc Welding. It is a highly practical course and much of the learning takes place in our modern workshops, with additional training in the drawing office and classroom. Suitable for: This course involves attending College for two and a half days a week for Level 1. It will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to manufacture products by hand and machine.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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2 Deptford Church Street, SE8 4RZ

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need to attend an interview at the College and take an initial assessment test, assistance will be provided if required. You should have a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Additional help with maths and English is provided if required.

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Course programme

Is this course for me?

This course involves attending College for two and a half days a week for Level 1. It will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to manufacture products by hand and machine.

What will I study?

You will learn aspects of Oxygen and Acetylene, welding and cutting, MIG/MAGS and TIG/TAGS, and Electric Arc Welding. It is a highly practical course and much of the learning takes place in our modern workshops, with additional training in the drawing office and classroom.

Subjects:

  • Basic engineering materials
  • Engineering drawing, measuring and marking out
  • Establishing effective working relationships
  • Health and safety
  • Interpreting engineering information

These are optional subjects:

  • Basic manual metal arc welding
  • Basic oxy-fuel gas cutting
  • Basic platework
  • MIG and TIG welding

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to attend an interview at the College and take an initial assessment test, assistance will be provided if required. You should have a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Additional help with maths and English is provided if required.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is by tutors assessing your progress continually throughout the course. Assessment is competence-based, that is to say practical. You also have to maintain a portfolio of work that includes written, documented and photographic records. Your tutor will help you put together this portfolio.

What can I do next?

This can lead to a Modern Apprenticeship, a BTEC First Diploma in Engineering or employment opportunities.

What will it cost?

If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances, you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out when you apply.

Course fee: £1370 Exam fee: £100

Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2010-2011 only.

Welding Level 1

£ 1,370 + VAT