Level 1 Engineering Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. The course covers fabrication and welding, giving you a grounding in core engineering skills. You will study for one year. There are no specific entry requirements, so the college will assess your starting point and plan your learning from there. This level 1 engineering qualification is delivered by City and Guilds and suits those taking their first steps toward a career in engineering.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = ENGFABWELDL1 | Course Title = C&G Dip Fabrication and Welding L1 | Qualification Aim Reference = 60008799 | Qualification Aim Title = Certificate in Engineering | College Delivery Area = STEM Construction and Green Initiatives (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical fabrication skills used in engineering workshops.
You'll learn welding techniques and how to work with metal safely.
You'll understand how to read and follow engineering drawings and instructions.
You'll practise using hand tools and equipment correctly.
You'll learn health and safety procedures relevant to engineering environments.
You'll build an understanding of materials and their properties in fabrication work.
How you will learn
You will learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop setting, alongside classroom-based sessions. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test what you can do as well as what you know. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than through a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level welding roles in fabrication and manufacturing.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping and assembling metal components.
Engineering operative. Supporting skilled engineers on the workshop floor.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and joining sheet metal in production settings.
Maintenance assistant. Basic maintenance support in engineering environments.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The natural next step after this level 1 engineering certificate, covering more advanced welding and fabrication skills.
Level 2 Engineering NVQ. Broadens your engineering qualification into other engineering disciplines.
Level 3 Engineering qualifications. For those aiming toward technician or supervisory roles in engineering.
