Level 1 Welding, Fabrication & Blacksmithing

This one year course will introduce and develop skills in welding, fabrication and blacksmithing and give a good introduction to the world of working with metals.

You will study for a City and Guilds Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) Level 1 or 2 - the level studied will depend upon your qualifications and experience upon starting the course. All students will also cover the course content of the NPTC Level 2 Certificate in Forgework and those that have achieved the required standard will be entered for the exam that leads to this qualification.

For those that achieve Level 1 but not the NPTC certificate there may be the opportunity to study a second year where PEO Level 2 and the NPTC Certificate can be achieved. A final craft item is produced and shown at the College Open Day.

Three days a week with an emphasis on practical skills development. Functional skills in literacy and numeracy will be developed − the level will depend on previous achievement. The course consists of lectures, demonstrations, practical instruction and industrial visits.

Mon, Tues, Wed

Course Content

Arc and MIG welding
Fabrication
Introduction TIG welding
Introduction Gas cutting
Safe use of tools
Use of the forge
Blacksmithing tools
Certificate in Engineering L1
Creative Craft Level 1
Functional skills in numeracy and literacy.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE grades at E or above which must include Design Technology. Mature applicants should contact the course tutor to discuss the entry requirements.

Start Date

September 2013

Next Step?Employment

• Advanced Blacksmithing
• Practical Welding
• Farriery qualifications.

Start Date

September 2013

Cost

Full Time Further EducationYour learning is FREE if you are a UK or EU student, aged under 19 years on 31st August in the academic year you start your course.

Aged over 19? Please contact us for details.