ETCAL
    Level 1
    QN: 603/4456/8
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    ETCAL Level 1 Certificate of Introduction to Welding

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 130 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    ETCAL
    Syllabus Units
    3 Units
    Guided Hours
    130 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Basic Welding Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand and be able to produce beads on plate in the flat position
    • Understand and be able to produce a lap fillet weld in the horizontal position
    • Understand and be able to produce a tee fillet weld in the flat and horizontal position
    • Understand and be able to produce a corner weld in the flat position
    • Understand any specific health & safety requirements for a welding environment
    2

    Health & Safety

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the responsibilities for health and safety at work
    • Understand the causes of accidents at work
    • Be able to identify and select personal protective equipment (PPE) required to complete task in the workplace
    • Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace
    • Know the principles of risk assessment and their importance to health and safety at work
    • Understand causes of fire and when fire extinguishers should be used
    • Know the potential risks to health of substances in the working environment
    3

    Understanding the Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the identified industry / sector
    • Understand the different types of career opportunities available in the sector
    • Know about different types of organisation offering career opportunities
    • Understand how career choices can impact upon an individual’s lifestyle
    • Be able to work in a sustainable manner within the chosen sector
    • Be able to seek and respond to guidance when working as part of a team
    • Be able to make informed career choices

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/4456/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ETCAL
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    May 2019