Engineering and Technology
We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year offering career development, skills development, and leisure opportunities.
Basic Welding Skills
Are you looking to start a new career in welding or simply explore this craft? This BASIC welding course will equip first time welders of MIG and MMA with the fundamental knowledge and skills to weld. It will provide information on the most commonly used welding processes of MIG and MMA (stick) welding work, practical instruction on the operation and applications, and the safe use and handling of the equipment.
On completion of the course, candidates will be able to perform basic welding tasks, manage equipment to a competent standard and have a general understanding of health & safety procedures.
- Start Date: 30th Oct 2024
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Evening Class: Wednesdays 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
- Study Method: On campus in Stornoway
- Cost: £190
- Contact for info: info.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Electrical equipment is present in virtually all workplaces, and that includes portable appliances. This PAT testing course will familiarise you with the task of portable appliance testing and ways you can help minimise the risk of electrocution, electric shock, and electrically-initiated fires in the workplace. You will learn about the basics of PAT so you're able to offer your support and ensure electrical equipment does not put people's health and safety at risk while at work.
Dates: TBC
Location: Stornoway Campus
Fees: £180
Contact: info.nwh@uhi.ac.uk or call 01851 770 000 for more information
Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
This 2-day course consists of 2 parts. Part 1 covers the theory and design requirements for the installation of the charging equipment and this will be assessed with a City and Guilds 1 hour multi choice exam. Candidates have to pass this before proceeding on to part 2.
Part 2 is a practical assessment that includes the installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of domestic, commercial and industrial charging equipment.
On successful completion of this course, electric1ans can apply for OLEV approval to install Electric Vehicle charging equipment for domestic, commercial and industrial locations.
Dates: TBC
Location: Stornoway Campus
Fees: £310
Contact: info.nwh@uhi.ac.uk or call 01851 770 000 for more information