Venues

Glenrothes (Stenton) Campus, Rosyth Campus

Content

The core of the HNC is the principles that underly the fabrication and welding industry. You will understand industrial practice in your local industry, the use of materials, and the effects of processes on their mechanical, physical and chemical properties.

The HNC Fabrication, Welding & Inspection provides you with an essential knowledge and skills platform for tackling many tasks and developing an in-depth knowledge of the industry.

Subjects Include:
Welding principles and applications 1; Welding principles and applications 2; Fabrication: preparation joining and assembly; Quality management: an introduction; Fabrication and welding materials; Inspection systems; Fabrication forming processes; Pipework 1: construction and site installation;
Communications: practical skills; Welding procedures: specification, qualification and testing;
Fabrication, Welding and inspection: Graded unit; Magnetic particle inspection; Liquid penetrant inspection.

Entry Requirements

1 Higher plus 2 subjects at National 5; Maths or a science or technological subject preferred; or Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering; or NC Fabrication and Welding Engineering; or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview and pre-entry test.

Progression Routes

Relevant HND or employment in relevant area.