Welding

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

City & Guilds 3268

Level 

Level Two

What's it all about? 

This course will build on the knowledge and skills gained on the level 1 course, or those gained from previous welding experience and is largely of a practical nature with a small element of theory. The course is designed to give you the practical skills for welding specific joints and knowledge to understand welding safety, machinery set up and welding terminology.

Progression 

On successful completion of this course you will be offered the opportunity to progress to the British Standard 4872 Approval of Welder Certificate course.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience to be successful on this level of programme you will need one of the following:

  • an NVQ level 1 / technical certificate in a related subject
  • completion of the level 1 award
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

It is necessary to have successfully completed City and Guilds 3268 Welding Certificate Level 1 or have significant previous welding experience.

Duration 

18 weeks

Are there any exams? 

Five practical skills tests and verbal questioning are used for the award of this certificate.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course involves mainly practical sessions which will give you the skills to tackle the five welding tests to the given standard. The element of theory involved will enable you to answer the verbal questions on welding health and safety and your chosen welding process. You will be required to select one process from manual metal arc (stick) welding, MIG welding, TIG welding or oxy-acetylene welding.

When can I study? 

Various days for one evening per week, 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Course Facts

10 September 2012

Short-course

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

CWS


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

11 September 2012

Short-course

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

CWS


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

13 September 2012

Short-course

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

CWS


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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Case Studies

Rikki Jones

Rikki JonesI thoroughly enjoyed my time at the College; the variation of the teaching, and the good theory and practical balance made learning fun! The College lecturers are really helpful and supportive too.

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