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Engineering at West Suffolk College provides a practical and theoretical introduction to mechanical and electronic engineering, computer aided drawing and microprocessing. You’ll get the skills to help solve the problems of tomorrow – from how aircraft work to the electronics in your mobile phone.

The Level 3 course could earn you enough UCAS points to study engineering at any UK university or take an advanced apprenticeship, working with an engineering firm and career off to an early start.

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The UK is once again one of the global leads for Engineering and Manufacture. Our innovation and high quality, together with efficient timescales of delivery make us stand out. The East of England is a powerhouse for the UK economy much of which comes from the outstanding engineering companies in the region.

At West Suffolk College we offer organisations and learners the chance to learn and develop the skills required to ensure engineering remains prominent in the local area. We offer Level 2 to Level 6 and work with employers across many different pathways such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Maintenance, Welding, Tool Making, Design, Installation etc. Our excellent facilities allow for learning to be conducted in a very supportive environment and our work based team helps to embed that classroom knowledge fully in the workplace.

Engineering Degrees, HNCs & HNDs

Overview of course

The Level 2 course is ideal for students who are already working in welding and fabrication industries and are looking to develop skill further to increase responsibilities and knowledge..

 

The programme includes five mandatory practical assessments and an oral test which covers the knowledge requirements for the programme of study. Three practical assignments and one oral knowledge test for the metal fabrication unit and three practical assignments and one oral knowledge test for the thermal cutting unit.  The oral tests will be carried out by the assessor following the successful completion of the practical tests.

 

Entry requirements

Students must have undertaken the Level 1 Welding Skills qualification and be working within the Welding and Fabrication Industries.

 

Students will be subject to Interview and Weld test prior to acceptance on the course.

Qualifications

Level 2 Award in Welding Skills City and Guilds 3268

Further course detail

The modules available are as follows:

  • Level 2 Award in Manual Metal Arc Welding
  • Level 2 Award in Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Welding
  • Level 2 Award in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding

Only one is attainable within the 17 weeks of the course.

Will I have to provide anything?

Delegates will need to provide their own Personal Protective Equipment as follows to be worn at every session:

 

  • Steel Toe capped safety boots
  • Overalls
  • Fire Retardant Welding Gloves
  • Welding mask

 

I'm interested. What should I do now?

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