NC Fabrication & Welding
This course provides an excellent foundation in Fabrication and Welding. Achievement of this award allows students to progress towards completion of the vocational element of a Modern Apprenticeship and subsequent career progression within the engineering industry.
It also further develops the skills learned from access to engineering courses and/or other qualifications.
Content
- In order to achieve a NC in Fabrication and Welding, candidates must be successful in completing and achieving all SQA units delivered on the course.
Career Paths
- Modern Apprenticeship in the Engineering Industry
- Welder
- Welding Technician
- Fabricator
- Engineer
Progression
Entry requirements
- Three National 5 awards (or equivalent) in maths, science or technology subjects
- Successful completion of a relevant Access course or an appropriate group of National Qualification Units at SCQF Level 5
- Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered.
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 6