Engineering
Access to Fabrication and Welding
Campus Midlothian Campus
Qualification No Qualification
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
Fabricators and Welders are crucial to the renewables sector in Scotland where demand for skilled workers is high. This course is designed to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required for fabrication and welding.
By completing this course, you will be better prepared to apply for an apprenticeship in the growing industry of Engineering. Our training program will enable you to acquire the necessary practical skills and interview preparation to meet the standards of local employers.
This is a college-devised SCQF level 5 equivalent.
What you will learn
- Welding
- Sheet metal work
- Hand fitting
- Engineering Drawings
- Maths, Numeracy and IT
- Employability Skills
Placement information
- Short work placement or industrial visit opportunities are planned.
How the course is assessed
- This course is continuously assessed for your practical skills and general engagement.
Number of days per week
- 2.5 days per week, One day at Midlothian Campus and 1.5 days at Wallyford STEAM Centre.
Entry requirements
- National 4 Maths and English.
- A practical subject such as Craft, Design and Technology.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- Informal face-face interview
Progression and Articulation Routes
- Progression to a Modern Apprenticeship.
- Access to Engineering Course.
Career options
- Apprentice Fabricator/Welder or Apprentice Manufacturing Engineer or further full-time study.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Midlothian Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
