Welding Academy If youre interested in a career as a welder, 12 training opportunities are currently available at South West College (SWC).
If you successfully complete the academy, you will gain industry recognised welding qualifications and be considered for a potential job role with one of the supporting companies.
The Welding Academy is a six-week intensive training course to prepare you for a job role in the engineering and manufacturing sector under the Assured Skills Programme.
Those chosen for the Academy will study ETCAL Level 2 Performing Engineering Operation and Certified Abrasive Wheels Training.
If you successfully finish the course, you will be guaranteed a job interview with a supporting company.
Those taking part in the Academy will receive a£175 weekly training allowance as well as help with travel and childcare costs.
Who can apply Applicants must: be at least 18-years-old by Monday 13 January 2025 be eligible to work in the UK at the time of application How to apply Apply online at by clicking Apply below.
Closing date Applications must be received by 12 noon (UK time) on Thursday 12 December 2024.
Interview and training dates Eligible applicants will be invited to an information session and interview at SWC's Cookstown Campus on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 December 2024.
Successful applicants will attend intensive training at SWC's dedicated training venue at Cookstown from Monday 13 January to Friday 21 February 2025.
Company information The supporting companies taking part in the Academy are: Bruce Engineering Turco Engineering NC Engineering QMAC Engineering Kennedy Engineering Specdrum/SpecFab TBC Conversions Tracey Concrete Keystone Coote Engineering Portafil International Ltd Disability Requirements and Reasonable Adjustments Requests To ensure that all applicants have the chance to perform to the best of their ability in an application or interview situation, any reasonable adjustment needed will be considered if you are offered a place on the academy.
If you need any form of reasonable adjustment to finish the application or interview process note this in the application.
You must provide full details of the adjustment needed and may be asked to give evidence to support your request.