HNC FABRICATION WELDING AND INSPECTION

HNC
West Lothian College

Course details

Course description

Fabrication and welding is one of the most important techniques used in engineering. The course allows students the opportunity to build on knowledge and skills in a range of specialist fabrication, welding and inspection system principles and technologies. This advanced course will delve into key processes used in many local industries.

The course covers:

  • Welding principles and applications 1
  • Welding principles and applications 2
  • Fabrication : Preparation, joining and assembly
  • Quality Management: An Introduction
  • Fabrication and welding materials
  • Inspection systems
  • Communication
  • Welding Procedures
  • Containers: Design and Manufacture
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Material Selection
  • Fabrication, Welding and Inspection Graded Unit.
  • Why choose this course

    You’ll learn specialised skills relevant to local industries and be given the opportunity to work alongside employers in West Lothian.

    The award will allow you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core fabrication, welding, quality, materials and inspection systems principles and technologies at Higher National level and achieve a degree of specialisation within the following areas: Fabrication; Welding; and/or Pipework Engineering.

    The course offers the perfect blend of skills that many companies and employers want.

    Learning outcome

    Education: HND; degree-level of study. You may be able to gain direct entry to year 3 of a degree course once you complete your HND.

    Employment: Employment within the fabrication and welding industry.

    Provided by

    West Lothian College

    enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk

    01506 418181

    Provider website

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    Entry requirements

  • NC in a suitable subject or two SQA Highers, preferably in related subjects or
  • Foundation Apprenticeship in a related subject
  • A relevant SVQ3
  • We welcome applications from mature students with other qualifications or experience.

    If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

    1st Aug 2023

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Almondvale Crescent

    Livingston

    EH54 7EP

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.