LEVEL 2 FABRICATION AND WELDING

City and Guilds 2850-20

Certificate in Engineering Fabrication and Welding Technology

Unit 201: Working in Engineering

Unit 202: Principles of Engineering Technology

Unit 212: Principles of Fabrication and Welding Techology

Unit 214: Welding by MIG Process

Unit 217: Fabricating Sheet Metalwork

Unit 213: Welding MMA Process

City and Guilds 7682-20

Performing Engineering Operations

Unit 207: Forming and Assembling Pipework

Unit 227: Preparing and Using MMA Welding Equipment

Optional Units (3 units)

Unit 228: Preparing and Using TIG Equipment

Unit 222: Producing Sheet Metal Component

Unit 229: Preparing and Using MIG Equipment

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How you will gain the qualification

The course requires continual assessment of college based assignments which will be collated as portfolio evidence to meet the requirements of the awarding body.

Additionay City & Guilds and externally set and marked examinations will be scheduled at key stages throughout the course.

What qualifications you need

Completion of Level 1 programme.

Where to next

An increasing number of employers in the Frication and Welding industry now see the acquisition of relevant National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Essential Skills, City and Guilds certificates as an essential feature of their skills training programmes.

Opportunities may exist to gain trainee employment in any of the following trade disciplines: Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding

Following a successful first year of study, progression to the level 2 Programme in Fabrication and Welding or as an employed Foundation Apprentice

Learners who gain employment may also, depending on conditions offered by their employers, have the opportunity to progress to Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding in the future.