Fabrication and Welding (SVQ & NC) SCQF 5 (Nigg Skills Academy)

What is special about this course?

Kickstart your career in fabrication and welding with this 16-week intensive course at Nigg Skills Academy. Delivered in partnership with UHI North, West and Hebrides, you'll complete two nationally recognised qualifications: the NC in Fabrication and Welding and the SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations (SCQF Level 5).

These qualifications provide the essential skills and knowledge needed to progress into a Modern Apprenticeship - a paid training pathway that can lead to being fully qualified in the trade in as little as 18 months to two years.

Throughout the course, you'll gain practical, hands-on experience in welding and fabrication techniques, alongside industry-relevant engineering operations. This intensive programme is designed to prepare you for real-world work in Scotland's expanding energy sector and beyond.

Entry requirements

School leavers

  • Three national 4 qualifications including Maths, English and a technical/science subject
  • SQA skills for work in engineering would also be an advantage
  • Satisfactory interview

Mature students

  • Relevant post-school education and training
  • Satisfactory interview

Anyone who has not achieved the relevant maths qualification will still be considered but may be asked to undertake a maths test at the interview. Please contact info@niggskillsacademy.com for more information.

SVQ  Performing Engineering Operations - Fabrication and Welding route

  • 001 - Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
  • 002 - Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
  • 003 - Using and Communicating Technical Information
  • 023 - Producing Plate work Components and Assemblies
  • 024 - Cutting and Shaping Materials using Thermal Cutting Equipment
  • 027 - Preparing and Using MMA Welding Equipment
  • 028 - Preparing and Using Manual TIG or Plasma Arc Welding Equipment
  • 029 - Preparing and Using MIG MAG and other continuous wire Welding Equipment

NC Level 5

  • Fabrication Processes
  • Welding Processes
  • Health & Safety: Engineering
  • Thermal Cutting Skills
  • Fabrication Skills (Double credit unit)
  • TIG Welding Skills 
  • MMA Welding Skills
  • MIG/MAG Welding Skills

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Vocational Pathway

How long will my course last?

This is a 16-week full-time course based at Nigg Skills Academy, Nigg, Ross-shire, IV19 1QY. T

Where can I study my course?

    Start date

    This course has various start dates throughout the year. Please contact info@niggskillsacademy.com for more information or if you have any questions about the course. 

    Fees

    Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.

    What can I do on completion of my course?

    Many students progress into paid apprenticeships in Fabrication and Welding Engineering with local employers. By successfully completing the 16-week programme, you’ll have the foundation-level qualifications and practical skills needed to apply for employment as a second-year apprentice, fast-tracking your route to becoming a fully qualified tradesperson.

    You can also choose to continue your studies with us through courses such as:

    • NC Engineering Systems, with routes in:
      • Mechanical production and maintenance engineering
      • Electrical, control and instrumentation installation and maintenance engineering

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