Post on 06-Aug-2020
Title: EAL Suite of Level 1 Welding Qualifications
At a glance …
Qualification codes: 600/1903/7, 600/2170/6, 600/2172/X, 600/2171/8,
600/2173/1, 600/5801/8, 600/6003/7
Level: 1
Credit value: 7
Guided learning hours: 60
Minimum learner age: 16
Registration end date: N/A
Certification end date: N/A
Learner pre-requisites: None
Who are these qualifications for?
These qualifications are for:
those who are new to welding, or would like some experience of the job before starting their career
learners looking to progress to higher qualifications and achieve professional recognition from The
Welding Institute
employees working in another aspect of welding engineering who require some practical training.
What do they cover?
Learners will cover a range of welding and cutting specialisms, depending on the qualifications and units
they choose.
What are these qualifications?
This suite of introductory level welding awards from EAL contains:
EAL Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills (600/1903/7)
EAL Level 1 Award in Manual Metal Arc Welding Skills (QCF) (600/2172/X)
EAL Level 1 Award in Introductory Metal Inert Gas Welding Skills (QCF) (600/2171/8)
EAL Level 1 Award in Introductory Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Skills (QCF) (600/2170/6)
EAL Level 1 Award in Oxy-Acetylene Welding Skills (QCF) (600/2173/1)
EAL Level 1 Award in Thermal and Plasma Cutting Skills (QCF) (600/5801/8)
EAL Level 1 Award in Brazing and Soldering Skills (QCF) (600/6003/7).
The content and structure of these qualifications has been developed to provide a broad based
introduction to welding and cutting processes.
Successful learners will develop the personal skills and attributes needed to feel confident in their ability to
work, learn and achieve their full potential at Level 1.
Where do these qualifications lead?
Successful learners can progress to a number of related qualifications, including those shown below. For
the full range of EAL qualifications, please visit www.eal.org.uk
EAL Level 2 Certificate in Positional Welding (QCF)
EAL Level 3 Certificate in Pipe Welding (QCF)
EAL Level 3 Diploma in High Integrity Welding (QCF).
How are the qualifications assessed?
Final assessments of these qualifications are through practical tasks in the form of Welding Procedure
Specifications (WPS) and internally assessed knowledge tests delivered using a provided study pack.
This suite of introductory level welding awards from EAL contains:
EAL Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills (600/1903/7)
EAL Level 1 Award in Manual Metal Arc Welding Skills (QCF) (600/2172/X)
EAL Level 1 Award in Introductory Metal Inert Gas Welding Skills (QCF) (600/2171/8)
EAL Level 1 Award in Introductory Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Skills (QCF) (600/2170/6)
EAL Level 1 Award in Oxy-Acetylene Welding Skills (QCF) (600/2173/1)
EAL Level 1 Award in Thermal and Plasma Cutting Skills (QCF) (600/5801/8)
EAL Level 1 Award in Brazing and Soldering Skills (QCF) (600/6003/7).
How are the qualifications delivered?
As introductory qualifications, these are designed to be delivered off the job, in workshop and classroom
settings.
www.eal.org.uk
To find out more about EAL qualifications and services
please contact our customer services team on:
Telephone: +44 (0) 1923 652400
Fax: +44 (0) 1923 652401
Email: customercare@eal.org.uk
Why choose EAL?
EAL is the specialist, employer recognised awarding organisation for the engineering,
manufacturing, building services and related sectors.
For all our customers this means having access to:
industry-led qualifications that match workplace skills needs the widest portfolio of
industry-relevant qualifications
support from a dedicated, expert External Verifier
complete pathways for all learners seeking a career in industry free, high quality
support materials
a flexible and responsive customer services team
qualifications that are recognised by professional and trade bodies
extensive news, events and networking facilities.
What to do next …
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