Venues

Glenrothes (Stenton) Campus, Rosyth Campus

Content

This Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) Level 2 based course leads to a Scottish Vocational qualification (SVQ).

It focuses on the key skills required to commence employment in the fabrication and welding industry. The course has 8 core units surrounding many different workshop-based activities, where these practical assessments undertaken are recorded, in the compilation of a student-based portfolio of evidence.

Subjects Include:
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements; Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation; Working efficiently and effectively in engineering; Producing platework components and assemblies; Cutting and shaping materials using thermal cutting equipment; Preparing and using manual metal arc welding equipment; Preparing and using manual TIG or plasma-arc welding equipment; Preparing and using semi-automatic MIG, MAG and flux cored arc welding equipment.

Entry Requirements

Relevant NC at SCQF Level 5; interview; aptitude test

Progression Routes

Relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5 or 6 or entry to a Modern Apprenticeship.