Assured Skills (DFE)

Employer Location: Co Antrim
Phone Number: 02890416972
Email: assuredskills@economy-ni.gov.uk
Web: www.nidirect.gov.uk

Job description

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 selected for the Academy will study ETCAL Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations and Certified Abrasive Wheels Training. An Introduction to Robotic Welding (Valk) is being offered to all on the academy who want to avail of the opportunity. Students will acquire the skills to set up and operate the robot to perform a basic welding task. If you successfully complete the course, you will be guaranteed a job interview with a supporting company. Participants will receive a £180 weekly training allowance for the duration of the academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare costs. SWC will invite eligible applicants to attend an Information session and interview that will take place week commencing Monday 30 March 2026 at the SWC Welding Facility, Kilcronagh Industrial Estate, Cookstown. Successful applicants will attend intensive training at SWC’s dedicated training venue in Cookstown starting Monday 13 April to Friday 22 May 2026. Training times are 8.15am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15am to 1.30pm on Friday. Applicants must be available for the whole of the training period. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

Responsibilities

• Potential role in the engineering and manufacturing sector (welding).,Those selected for the Academy will study ETCAL Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations and Certified Abrasive Wheels Training.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be eligible to work in the UK at the time of application.

Further Information

Applications close 12 noon on Friday 20 March 2026.