Assessment methods for this apprenticeship include practical assessments, coursework and exams.
You will be able to join this course at any time throughout the year. This is a 36-month apprenticeship.
All apprentices will need to achieve at least Level 2 in Maths and English, or equivalent, prior to completing their End-point Assessment (EPA).
There is no official qualification attached to this course. The completion of this course is designed to prepare you to meet the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician with The Welding Institute.
This apprenticeship will enable you to reach a high standard of welding, giving you the ability to manually weld plate and structural components using two welding processes.
These types of welding processes are used widely throughout the engineering industry and will ensure you are fully equipped to get your career off to a good start following your apprenticeship.
Some of the key topics you will study and gain skills in throughout your course include: health and safety, two different welding processes, and other practical workshop tasks.
Assessment methods for this apprenticeship include practical assessments, coursework and exams.
All equipment will be provided.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre
Old Mill Lane
Barnsley
S70 2LA
The completion of this course is designed to prepare you to meet the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician with The Welding Institute.
There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.
For further information please contact the team on 01226 216166 or email: apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and Maths we can help you do that too.
Need a higher level Maths qualification? We offer a Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).
This can be added to your study programme.
If you need any further information, please contact our friendly Information Team.