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Welding (Approval of Welder)

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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Certificate, British Standard 4872 or BSEN 287/288

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

This short course has been designed to provide practical skills in welding to the levels approved by the British Standards Institute, and is for those who already have the City & Guilds 3268 qualification, appropriate skills or relevant industrial experience. The course offers you the opportunity to develop both plate and pipework welding techniques using a wide range of welding processes.

Progression 

This high-level qualification offers enhanced job and career prospects in all areas associated with welding.

Entry Requirements 

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

  • an NVQ level 2 in a related subject / City & Guilds 3268
  • successful completion of a welding based apprenticeship programme
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant industrial welding experience.

Duration 

15 hours (five x three hour sessions)

Business Benefits 

British Standards 4872 is a nationally recognised certificate for the "Approval Testing of Welders when welding procedure approval is not required". BS4872 Welding Approval is the minimum recommended certification required to meet ISO 9000 Quality Assurance.

Run On Demand? 

Yes

Are there any exams? 

Test pieces are forwarded to Zurich Certification for testing and issue of certificate.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course involves five weeks of practical welding sessions working towards the BS 4872 Standard. In order to gain the qualification, you will be required to produce a test piece to the relevant standard.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts
This course is run on demand. Please contact us for further information on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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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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