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Intermediate Certificate: Engineering (Fabrication & Welding)

This National Progression Award (NPA) in Engineering at SCQF level 5 is suitable for you considering employment within the Engineering and Shipbuilding sector and will equip them with the knowledge, skills and experiences employers want to see.

Course information

Level:

SCQF Level 5

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Dunfermline City Campus

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • 1 Year full time

Who is this course for?

  • Senior phase school pupils
  • School leavers
  • Trainees preparing for employment

What skills will I learn?

  • You will develop skills and knowledge for employability and progression to work.
  • This qualification will enable you to consolidate knowledge and skills to enhance career progression.
  • You will develop skills which can be transferred to a wide range of employment areas in engineering sectors.

What will I study?

  • Mandatory units Engineering Work-based Challenge (J6JT 45)
  • Understanding Industry (J1GS 44)
  • Mathematics: Craft 1 (F3HV 11)
  • Another 5 units including Fabrication, Welding and Project activities

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • Allow you to progress to an NC or progress to HNC/HND in an engineering or related subject or discipline.

What career opportunities are there?