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HNC: Fabrication Welding and Inspection SCQF Level 7 Group-A

The core of the HNC is the principles that underly 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.

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Level:

SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Part-time (day release)
  • Full time

Location:

  • Glenrothes
  • Rosyth

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • 1 Year Full Time 3 Days Per Week, Or Part Time 1 Day per Week for 2 years.

Who is this course for?

  • The HNC Fabrication, Welding & Inspection provides you with an essential knowledge and skills platform for tackling many tasks and developing an in-depth knowledge of the industry.

What will I study?


  • 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
  • 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?

  • On successful completion of the HNC, candidates are encouraged to consider furthering their careers by investigating memberships of Professional Bodies such as The Welding Institute or seek Personnel certification for Non-Destructive Testing.

What career opportunities are there?

  • Modern Apprenticeship
  • Employment within the fabrication and welding industry

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