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ENGINEERING AND ENERGY
Fabrication and Welding
National Certificate : Fabrication and Welding Engineering
SCQF Level 5
Full-time
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On this course you will gain a recognised SQA National Certificate Fabrication and Welding at SCQF Level 5 as well as a large amount of practical training to develop your understanding and skills in the processes and techniques used in fabrication and welding . This National Certificate is also a mandatory element of the Modern Apprenticeship in Fabrication and Welding .
Entry Requirements
One of the following :
Three National 4s including Maths , English , and a Science / Craft subject
Successful completion of the three National 5 Mathematics Units or the two National 5 English Units will also be acceptable if the applicant has achieved these rather than National 4s in these subjects
Another relevant course at SCQF Level 4
HNC : Fabrication , Welding and Inspection
SCQF Level 7
Part-time
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This highly sought-after advanced level course offers you the opportunity to gain indepth knowledge of commonly used and specialist welding processes and inspection techniques used within the oil , petrol-chemical , nuclear , and general fabrication industries .
You will understand industrial practice in your local industry , the use of materials , and the effects of processes on their mechanical , physical and chemical properties .
Entry Requirements
One of the following :
One Higher at Grade C or above plus two National 5s at Grade C or above , ideally in Maths , a Science , or a Technology subject
Foundation Apprenticeship : Engineering SCQF Level 6
National Certificate : Fabrication and Welding Engineering SCQF Level 5 with a good academic reference recommending articulation to a higher level
Relevant industry experience and / or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
Manufacturing Engineering
National Certificate : Manufacturing Engineering
SCQF Level 6
Part-time
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This is an advanced level course which will equip you with the wide variety of skills and knowledge that you will need if you are looking ahead to employment in the manufacturing industry , including advanced manufacturing and automation .
Entry Requirements
One of the following :
PLUS
Two Highers , one at Grade C and the other at Grade D or above . One of these must be in Maths , with the other being Physics or a Technology subject
Foundation Apprenticeship : Engineering SCQF Level 6
Advanced Certificate : Manufacturing Engineering ( including a pass on the unit mech eng principles and Maths : Tech 2 )
Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6
Please note that you must be employed within the industry to apply for the Modern Apprenticeship
KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth R Rosyth
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