Fabrication & Welding Level 1
- MOA
- Full Time
- Level
- Level 1
- Type
- 16-18, Adult FT
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 01/09/2025
Fabrication & Welding Level 1 is designed to give learners the basic engineering skills and knowledge to prepare them for a career in the fabrication industry. You will develop safe working practices and competency in fabrication and welding in order to progress into further studies or employment.
- Course Overview
Your main challenge is to enjoy your work, take part in activities and try to make each piece of work better than the last. You will study the following:
Hand fitting
Working safely in an engineering environment
Working effectively and efficiently in engineering
Using and communicating technical information
MIG welding
Fabrication of thick plate
All LMC students will receive tutorial support and take a programme of Functional Skills including English & Maths.
LMC has guest speakers along with joint events for all students. There is also an excellent opportunity to take part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) which gives learners opportunities for bonding and stepping outside of their comfort zones.
- Progression Routes
Upon course completion many of our students choose to progress onto the Level 2 Fabrication & Welding course, while some students choose to progress straight into full time work or an Apprenticeship.
There are a variety of exciting roles within the Fabrication & Welding industry, such as:
Pipe Welder
Boilermaker
Arc Welder
TIG Welder
MIG Welder
Steel Fitter
Blacksmith
Window Fitter
You can discover all the opportunities available to you by exploring the full list of careers in this industry.
- Entry Requirements
To study this course you must:
Have an enthusiasm for the subject area
Show a commitment to study
Be able to work independently
You must also have 3 GCSEs at grade G/1 or higher PLUS grade F/2 or higher in English & Maths.
All students aged 16 -19 are required to study Functional Skills English & Maths qualifications or GCSE English & Maths if not already awarded a grade C/4 or higher in these subjects.
If you have a grade D/3 at GCSE you will study English &/or Maths GCSE. Students with a grade lower than D/3 will work towards GCSE through the study of English & Maths Functional Skills.
Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.
- How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: A30058-A1A
