This evening based course will provide you with a City and Guilds 3268 Level 2 VRQ in a number of welding processes, each process to be chosen by you, at the outset of the course. It should be noted that the course fee, registration and certification fee covers only one welding process. Arrangements can be made for those who successfully complete their first process within the fifteen weeks and wish to pay the fee to enrol for an additional process. During this course you will be able to: produce welds in either flat/horizontal or vertical work with specified materials, thicknesses and tolerances produce flat plate and cylindrical For further information about the course and the units you will study, please read the awarding body specification by clicking on the link below: Awarding Body specification. The Awards and Certificates could help you develop your welding and fabrication career further and take on jobs that require more specialist skills. After successful completion of this qualification you can progress on to a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering or a Level 3 Award in Advanced Welding. After completing this course you could apply for various job vacancies in the Welding Industry - https://www.indeed.co.uk/Welding-jobs The Awards and Certificates within this suite of qualifications could help you develop a career in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector. They could lead to a number of job roles including: Fitter Welder Pipe Fitter Maintenance Welding Operative Sheet Metal Worker Plater Fabricator Welder.
Course details
| Qualification name | Tungsten Inert Gas Welding |
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| Qualification level | 2 |
| Awarding organisation | Multiple Awarding Bodies |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Part-time |
| Course start date | 10th January 2025 |
| Cost | £353.00 |
| Cost description | Funding may be available for those aged 19+ depending on age and qualifications already achieved. |
| Attendance pattern | Weekend |
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Candidates must be able to show a Level 1 pass certificate at enrolment for Level 2. All students will be required to be interviewed prior to enrolling onto the course and during your discussion you will agree the best process choice for you with your tutor.
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Although all PPE, general materials and consumables are provided, candidates may wish to provide their own PPE in the form of Flame retartdent overalls, safety boots, CE Welding helmet, gloves and goggles.
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Completion of a number of weld specimens that satisfy the Awarding Body criteria plus written/verbal assessment.
| Name | NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE |
|---|---|
| Address |
Main Campus Booth Lane NORTHAMPTON Northamptonshire NN3 3RF Find on Google maps |
| Phone | 08453004401 |
| Website | http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk |
Other venues and dates
| Venue | Start date | Options |
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| NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE | 10th January 2025 | View course |