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HNC: Fabrication and Welding Distance Learning

This highly sought after advanced level course offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of commonly used and specialist welding processes and inspection techniques used within the oil, petro-chemical, and nuclear industries.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Distance learning

Location:

  • Rosyth

Start Date:

Aug 2024

Duration:

  • Distance learning

Who is this course for?

  • Candidates with an interest in understanding more about the demands and knowledge required to progress onto more advanced levels or to apply for MA's in Fabrication and Welding Engineering.

What skills will I learn?

  • The core of the HNC is the principles that underlie 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. You will also study inspection methods to allow you to make informed decisions on the quality and serviceability of manufactured products.
  • You will also develop your analysis, synthesis, critical thinking, planning, organising, reviewing and evaluation skills.

What will I study?

Your course will include important knowledge to enhance your employment and career progression options. This will include the following theory units:
  • 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
  • Engineering project
  • 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 – this unit can be offered as a credit transfer on production of current and relevant certification in this field of expertise
  • Liquid penetrant inspection – this unit can be offered as a credit transfer on production of current and relevant certification in this field of expertise

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and Design SCQF Level 7

What career opportunities are there?

  • Successful completion within this specialised area can lead to incorporated engineer level, including the specialisation in non-destructive testing (NDT).

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