ETA Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and/or Welding
The NVQ Fabrication and/or Welding qualification is made up of 3 mandatory units that will help learners to develop an understanding of the knowledge and skills required as relevant to their capabilities and aspirations. Its mandatory units form a foundation to extend the understanding and skills in specific areas through the optional routes, in addition to these learners are required to achieve additional units selected from a suite of 10 Pathways and in accordance with the achievement definition. Learners who complete the qualification will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to underpin career development within the industry and possibly move on to Level 3.
Who is this course for?
The NVQ Fabrication and Welding qualification is designed to support those learners training in Fabrication and Welding, however, it is also available for individuals who are not following an apprenticeship. It provides a structured individualised route with knowledge and skills for those who wish to achieve a qualification in Fabrication and Welding Engineering.
How long do I get to complete this qualification?
You are allowed 12 months to complete from registration. Your progress can be monitored in OneFile as we will program your start and finish dates. If you do not complete within the given time, you can extend on a month by month basis.
Group A – Mandatory Units: (All 3 must be completed) – All Pathways
- Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
- Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation
- Carrying Out Engineering Activities Efficiently and Effectively
Pathways
Manual Welding – Must complete any one unit from the following:
- Joining Materials by the Manual Metal Arc Process
- Joining Materials by the Manual MIG/MAG and Flux-Cored Wire Processes
- Joining Materials by the Manual Gas Welding Process
- Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
Welding Machine Operating – Must complete any one unit from the following:
- Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
- Welding Materials using Resistance Spot, Seam and Projection Welding Machines
- Welding Materials using Laser Welding Machines
- Welding Materials using Electron Beam Welding Machines
- Welding Materials using Friction Welding Machines
Rail Welding – Must complete any one of the following units:
- Joining Rails using the Aluminothermic Welding Process
- Restore Rails to Operational Condition using an Arc Welding Process
- Welding Rails using Flash Welding Equipment
Must complete any one of the following units
- Joining Materials by Manual Torch Brazing and Soldering
- Operating Brazing Machines
Must complete any one of the following units:
- Joining Plastics by Manual Welding Processes
- Joining Plastics by Manual Welding Processes
Sheetmetal Working (3mm or less) – Must complete 2 of the following units:
- Marking Out Components for fabrication
- Cutting Sheetmetal to Shape using Hand and Machine Tools
- Forming Sheetmetal using Hand and Machine Tools
- Producing Sheetmetal Assemblies
- Heat Treating Materials for Fabrication Activities
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using CNC Laser Profiling Machines
- Cutting and Shaping using CNC Plasma or Gas Cutting Machines
- Cutting Materials using Hand Operated Thermal Cutting Equipment
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using CNC Water Jet Cutting Machines
Plus one of the following:
- Assembling Components using Mechanical Fasteners
- Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
- Joining Materials by Resistance Spot Welding
- Joining Materials by Manual MIG/MAG and other Continuous Wire Processes
- Joining Materials by Manual TIG and Plasma-arc Welding Processes
- Joining Materials by the Manual Gas Welding Process
- Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and Components
Plateworking (3mm upwards) – Must complete one unit from the following:
- Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Plus one more from the following:
- Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using Portable Thermal Cutting Equipment
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using Gas Cutting Machines
- Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using CNC Laser Profiling Machines
- Cutting and Shaping using CNC Plasma or Gas Cutting Machines
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using CNC Water Jet Cutting Machines
Plus two more units from the following:
- Bending and Forming Plate using Press Brakes or Bending Machines
- Forming Platework using Power Rolling Machines
- Producing Platework Assemblies
- Producing Holes using Drilling Machines
Plus one more unit from the following:
- Assembling Components using Mechanical Fasteners
- Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
- Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
- Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and Components
Structural Steelwork – Must complete the following unit :
- Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Plus one unit from the following:
- Cutting Plate and Sections using Shearing Machines
- Cutting Materials using Hand Operated Thermal Cutting Equipment
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using Gas Cutting Machines
- Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
Plus two more units from the following:
- Forming Structural Sections using Machines
- Producing Structural Steel Ancillary Components
- Producing Holes using Drilling Machines
- Assembling Components using Mechanical Fasteners
- Producing Fillet Welded Joints using a Manual Welding Process
- Welding Materials with Mechanised Arc Welding Equipment
- Assembling Structural Steelwork
- Slinging, Lifting and Moving Materials and Components
Pipe and Tube Fabrication – Must complete the following unit:
- Marking Out Components for Metalwork
Plus one more unit from the following:
- Cutting Materials using Hand Operated Thermal Cutting Equipment
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using Gas Cutting Machines
- Cutting Materials using Saws and Abrasive Discs
Plus two more units from the following:
- Producing Holes using Drilling Machines
- Producing Pipe Fabrications
- Forming Pipework by Machine Bending
- Assembling Components using Mechanical Fasteners
- Bonding Engineering Materials using Adhesives
- Produce Socket and Flange Fillet Welded Joints in Pipe using a Manual Welding Process
Thermal Cutting – Must complete any two units from the following:
- Cutting Materials using Hand Operated Thermal Cutting Equipment
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using Gas Cutting Machines
- Cutting and Shaping Materials using CNC Laser Profiling Machines
- Cutting and Shaping using CNC Plasma or Gas Cutting Machines
