COURSE INFORMATION

This highly sought after advanced level course offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of commonly used and specialist welding processes and inspection techniques used within the oil, petro-chemical, and nuclear industries.

Your course will include important knowledge to enhance your employment and career progression options. This will include the following theory units:

  • 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
  • Engineering project
  • Fabrication forming processes
  • Pipework 1: construction and site installation
  • Communications: practical skills
  • Welding procedures: specification, qualification and testing
  • Fabrication, welding and inspection: graded unit
  • Magnetic particle inspection – this unit can be offered as a credit transfer on production of current and relevant certification in this field of expertise
  • Liquid penetrant inspection – this unit can be offered as a credit transfer on production of current and relevant certification in this field of expertise
  • Distance learning

One of the following:

  • Two Highers at level C or above, one of which must be English with the other being from Physics, Chemistry or Technological Studies or equivalent ideally in Maths, a Science, or a Technology subject
  • Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF Level 6
  • Successful completion of the National Certificate: Fabrication and Welding SCQF Level 5
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

  • HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and Design SCQF Level 7
  • Non-Destructive Testing (employer or self-funded)
  • Successful completion within this specialised area can lead to incorporated engineer level, including the specialisation in non-destructive testing (NDT)
  • £10 for a calculator
  • There will be additional costs associated with LPI and MPI training