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At a glance
Our Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Plan for Jobs and provide an intensive short course that equips delegates with the specialist skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a career in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. They have been designed to give individuals the opportunity to gain skills for themselves and fast-track them to an interview with a local employer, or to gain promotion or increased responsibilities with their existing employer. The courses are open to adults, including those already employed, self-employed or not in work and will result in a recognised qualification.
Qualification
Certificate in Welding Skills
EAL AUEC2 015 MIG/MAG WELDING
10 days
18
January + February
2024
3 x Courses 10 Days Each
Course 1 - 8th-12th Jan +
22th-26th Jan
Course 2 - 15th-19th Jan +
29th Jan - 2nd Feb
Course 3 - 5th-9th Feb +
19th-23th Feb
On achievement you will be presented with a
HWGTA Certificate in Manufacturing Practices
10 days
10
March 2024
Wk 1 4th-8th March +
11th-15th March
Employer
Develop a loyal and talented workforce with the skills you need quickly.
Futureproof your business in a rapidly changing labour market.
Improve your productivity; learners are motivated to learn new skills, provide new ideas and a fresh perspective.
Recruit staff with the right training and skills from the outset.
Individual
Upskill yourself and gain a formal qualification, making you attractive to employers looking for skilled people.
It is an opportunity to learn a new skill and change career direction.
Fast track to a job interview with a local employer, organised by HWGTA.
Use the Skills Bootcamp as a starting point for progression to further learning such as an apprenticeship.
There is no cost to employers who recruit individuals who have previously completed a Skills Bootcamp.
Employers contribute to the cost of training if they want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees. Large employers contribute 30% of the cost, and small or medium employers (SMEs) contribute 10%.
Existing employees will need time to study and attend training, which differs depending on the course chosen.
Employers must offer an opportunity for increased duties or responsibilities following the Skills Bootcamp training.
Learning outcomes
- Produce a Corner Joint Weld.
- Produce a lap fillet weld.
- Produce a tee fillet weld.
- Produce a tube to plate tee fillet weld.
- Produce a Butt Weld.
- Know the process and health and safety requirements for welding.
- Delegates will be required to complete three practical assignments and written knowledge assesment.
The course will be delivered in our Engineering Centre in McKenzie Way, Worcester, by our experienced Engineering team, who will support you through all aspects of the course.
Overview
The Welding course will involve training and practical work carried out to achieve a EAL welding qualification in MIG/MAG welding. It is designed to take someone with no prior welding knowledge to a level where you could demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills to gain employment as a welder. This will be done through training, demonstration and practical experience, getting hands-on to practice welding and build up confidence and skill.
Welding is a skill in high demand with employers in Worcestershire and further afield, with a recognised shortage of welders available. This course represents a fantastic opportunity to upskill and change your career direction.
Outcomes
- Understand statutory regulations and workshop safety requirements.
- Be familiar with hazard spotting, risk rating and risk assessments
- Interpret engineering drawings
- Overview of Business Improvement Techniques
- Produce a manufactured component on workshop equipment
- Understand basic inspection techniques
The course will be delivered in our Engineering Centre in McKenzie Way, Worcester, by our experienced Engineering team, who will support you through all aspects of the course.
Overview
The Manufacturing Practices course is for people who work, or want to work, in the manufacturing sector. It allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the manufacturing sector. This course is a mixture of practical, hands-on tasks and written work to record and document activities completed.
This course will provide you with an excellent foundation to work in manufacturing. Manufacturing is the third highest employment sector in Worcestershire and accounts for the highest number of job vacancies. Individuals who reskill or upskill into manufacturing will have great opportunities for future employment in high value positions. This course represents a fantastic opportunity to upskill and change your career direction.
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