Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering (Fabrication & Welding)

This is a 2-year entry level apprenticeship programme aimed at fabrication & welding apprentices who need to achieve Essentials Skills qualifications in Communication and/or Literacy alongside their vocational qualification. This programme is delivered in SERC's Professional Skills Centre at Nutt's Corner.

Course Code: P11244
Campus: Other
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Engineering

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in SERC Professional Skills Centre.

Why Study This Course

This course is for you if you are employed and wish to pursue a career in either Mechanical Engineering or Fabrication and Welding Engineering.

You will use industry standard machinery to develop your practical skills as well as learning about a range of welding and fabrication processes.  Students will learn on and off the job, benefiting from hands-on experience and theoretical learning.

Course Overview

This course aims to develop practical skills and knowledge which are essential for working in the engineering industry.  Students will attend college for 1-2 days per week, spending the remainder of the week with their employer.

Successful completion will lead to the award of an OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Engineering.

You will need:

  • to be employed by a SERC approved fabrication employer AND
  • to have achieved 5 GCSEs (including at least Grade D in English and Maths OR Level 1 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication & Numeracy)

The following mandatory modules will be taken:

  • Health and Safety in an Engineering and Manufacturing Environment
  • Mathematics for Engineering
  • Understand the Principles of Science Used within Engineering
  • Engineering Materials
  • Practical Engineering Project

Depending on your workplace requirements, 4 additional modules will be selected from the following:

  • Hand Fitting
  • Producing Plate Work Components and Assemblies
  • Using Semi-Automatic Metal Inert Gas, Metal Active Gas and Flux Cored Arc-Welding Equipment
  • Preparing and Using Manual TIG Welding Equipment
  • Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies
  • Producing Computer Aided Design Models

You will also study Essential Skills to Level 2 in Numeracy and Communication unless exempt through holding GCSE passes at Grade C or above in Mathematics, English and ICT.

As a student you will spend 2 day/week in College in Year 1 and 1 day/week in Year 2 provided you have made satisfactory progress in your Essential Skills qualifications. You will spend the other 4 days/week with your employer.

Successful completion of this programme will enable you to apply to progress to a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship.

Available Sessions

We have 1 sessions available for application on this course in SERC Professional Skills Centre.

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Available Sessions

Title Campus Start Spaces Apply or get more information
Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Engineering (Fabrication & Welding)
Y11244SF1A-25/26-FT
SERC Professional Skills Centre
01/09/2025
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

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Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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