Course Summary
Fabrication and welding involve shaping, cutting, and joining metal materials to create structures, components, or products. Fabrication is the process of assembling metal parts through techniques like cutting, bending, and machining, while welding is the method of fusing metal pieces together using heat and pressure. These skills are essential in industries like construction, manufacturing, and automotive.
Fabrication and welding suit individuals who enjoy working with their hands, have a strong attention to detail, and are skilled in precision work. It's ideal for people who are practical, problem-solvers, and interested in how things are made. Those who like working with tools, machinery, and in industrial settings will find this field rewarding.
Course Content
There are many elements to fabrication and welding and depending on the level of course that you start with us you can look forward to studying many of these topics during your time with us including:
• Working in engineering
• Carrying out MIG Welding Processes
• Carrying out TIG Welding Processes
• Principles of engineering technology
• Principles of fabrication and welding technology
• Engineering drawings
Course Assessment
You are assessed by a variety of methods including: • Practical observations • Oral questioning • Written modular tests. • Production of a portfolio of evidence • Internally and externally set assignments and/or examinations • A period of work experience between 50 and 450 hours depending on the level enrolled onto.
Materials
Scientific calculator, Protective clothing, footwear and writing materials are required
Progression
The table shows you the areas of automotive, engineering, fabrication & welding and motor sports subjects along with the levels you are likely to study at depending upon your final GCSE grades. Offers will be made based on your indicated grades and the levels available within the progression table.
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Area |
Expected grades when leaving school |
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Level 1 - no formal qualifications needed |
Level 2 - 3 x GCSEs at grade 3 including English & Maths |
Level 3 - 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths |
T Level - 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths |
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Engineering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Fabrication & Welding |
Yes |
Yes |
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Surveying & Design |
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Yes |
Entry Requirements
- No GCSE results for Level 1
- 3x GCSEs at grade 3 including English & Maths for Level 2
- 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths for Level 3
- 5 x GCSEs at grade 4 including English & Maths for T Level Level 3
