Course description
This course develops skills in three main areas: Bench Skills, Machine Processes and Fabrication and Thermal Joining. Each area provides opportunity for learners to understand safe working practices, sustainability issues, and good practice in recycling within the workshop environment. All areas include skills and associated knowledge in measuring, marking out, cutting and joining techniques.
Course progression
You can click on the links at each level to see more info.
Skills
- Measurement
- Money
- Time
- Initiative
- Evaluating
- Researching
- Thinking Skills
- Applying
- Safety
Careers through Practical Metalworking
- CNC Machinist
- Fabricator
- Blacksmith
- Steel Erector
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Mechanic
- Welder
- Steeple Jack
- CNC Programmer
- Engineer
- Fitter
- Tool & Die Maker