The aim of the advanced award is to enable candidates to gain welding skills and knowledge to a level that will enable them to work in complex positions and prepare them for undertaking qualifications at NVQ level 3 or progress onto a level 3 apprenticeship.
Course Content
There are six outcomes to this award. The candidate will be able to produce or answer questions relating to positional MIG/MAG on carbon steel plate:
- Produce a single-vee butt weld from one side of a joint in the PC horizontal position.
- Produce a tee fillet weld on one side of the joint in the PD horizontal/overhead position.
- Produce a corner weld from one side of the joint in the PE overhead position.
- Produce a tee fillet weld on one side of the joint in the PE overhead position.
- Produce a single-vee butt weld from one side of the joint in the PE overhead position.
- Explain the health & safety and welding specific underpinning knowledge requirements for the process.
- Inspected and tested to the British standard BS 4872.
Who is this course for?
This course is for those leaving the Armed Forces who are looking to gain skills in welding before progressing with a career in industry or anyone looking to gain welding skills or enhance their current practical ability.
Assessment Method
You will be assessed against pre-set practical criteria.
Progression
There is opportunity to progress with additional training or commence an apprenticeship with an employer.
Course Requirements*
Candidates to supply their own PPE: Safety footwear, safety spectacles and flame proof overalls. Gauntlets will be issued along with welding helmets with a return at the end of the course. It is however recommended that candidates bring their own personal welding helmets to the course where possible.