Fabrication & Welding Level 1

MOA: Full Time
Level: Level 1
Type: 16-18, Adult FT
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Lancaster & Morecambe College
Start date: 04/09/2022

MOA: Full Time
Level: Level 1
Type: 16-18, Adult FT
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Lancaster & Morecambe College
Start date: 05/09/2021

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.

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.

Course Activities

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 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 National Citizen Service (NCS) which gives learners opportunities for bonding and stepping outside of their comfort zones.

Progression Opportunities

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.

Interested?

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

YOUR TUTOR(S)

Chris Huntington

Teaches: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Fabrication and Welding both full time and Apprentices

Come and join us here as LMC! You’ll gain new skills, use industry standard equipment, be taught by a dedicated team of specialists who are passionate about educating you to a higher skills level, so that you can gain an Apprenticeship or full time employment.

Carrie Vale

Teaches: Eden Land-Based and Animal Studies

I teach a subject that I am passionate about and transfer my knowledge and skills to our students. I also work with an amazing team, every day is different and a unique challenge - the job is never boring!

Derek Bothwick

Teaches: Construction & Built Environment

I really enjoy passing on my joinery experiences and skills to the students, as well watching them develop into good citizens.

Victoria Bond

Teaches: Eden Land-Based & Animal Studies

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience of animals with students and seeing a learners journey as they make progress.

Adrian Law

Teaches: Hospitality & Catering

The best thing about our courses is that the teaching team have excellent industry experience with up-to-date equipment and materials. We are also very focused on all of our students achieving and being successful in their chosen careers.

Sarah Armstead

Teaches: Business & Enterprise Level 3

Studying on the business course at LMC will open up numerous doors for your future, so if you can see business as a key part of your future and are prepared to seize every opportunity, our course will be the most amazing thing you ever sign up for.

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