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Level 1 Award In Introductory Welding Skills

Level 1 Award In Introductory Welding Skills

Course Code: Duration: Attendance: Location: Farnborough Campus

Overview

About the course

This Level 1 Award is ideal if you are new to the welding and metal fabrication and want to gain knowledge and practical experience. The unit will demonstrate welding skills typically found in industry and associated underpinning knowledge to a level that will enable you to complete welded joints in simple welding positions. The course will also prepare you to be able to progress to Level 2 or other types of welding. 

You will complete 5 different types of welding joints which include welding beads, Tee fillets, lap joints and an open corner weld and you will be assessed in completing these.

You will require appropriate PPE.

If you have any course specific or further questions, please contact the team at t.reynolds@farn-ct.ac.uk or g.myles@farn-ct.ac.uk or call 01252 407206. 

What will I need?

Appropriate PPE is required for the workshop environment.

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If you have any questions about this course then please contact us by phone on 01252 40 55 55 or message us.

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Your course

How will I be taught?

There are seven single unit Award size qualifications available at this Level, plus two Certificate size qualifications. To gain a qualification you must successfully complete a number of practical assignments and an oral knowledge test.

How will I be assessed?

For the qualifications at  Levels 1 and 2 you will complete a number of practical assignments and oral knowledge tests.

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Your future

What Next?

The Awards and Certificates could help you develop your welding and fabrication career and take on jobs that require basic skills. After taking a Level 1 qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate.

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Entry Requirements

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is through a combination of short oral examinations and practical assessments. You will complete 5 different types of welding joints which include beads, fillets, lap joints and an open corner.  Progression is to a Level 2 Award or to a different type of welding.

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. 

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