Free Entry Level Welding Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level welding course sits within the Motor Vehicles department and covers skills in automotive and welding. The course runs for around 600 hours. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. Gateway Qualifications awards the Entry Level Extended Certificate in Vocational Studies on completion.
Who this course is for
Vocational Studies Entry 3 Ext Cert E&T [Entry to Automotive and Welding] (FUF00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Motor Vehicles department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen GATEWAY as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical welding skills in a workshop setting.
You'll learn basic techniques used in automotive and welding environments.
You'll build an understanding of tools and equipment used in motor vehicle work.
You'll follow safe working practices in a workshop.
You'll develop the knowledge to support further study or entry-level work in welding or automotive roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based and practical workshop sessions at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Assessment is set by Gateway Qualifications and will include practical tasks and coursework. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than through a single end exam. The centre will confirm the full assessment details when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder's assistant: support skilled welders on fabrication work
Automotive technician trainee: entry-level role in a garage or workshop
Mechanic's assistant: help with vehicle servicing and repairs
Metal fabrication operative: production work cutting and joining metal
Vehicle body repair assistant: repair and preparation work in bodyshops
What you could study next
Level 1 Diploma in Engineering or Motor Vehicle Studies: the next step up from Entry Level, covering broader technical skills.
Level 2 Diploma in Welding: a recognised welding qualification that takes you toward skilled welder roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: if you want to develop the automotive side of your skills further.
These qualifications build on what you've learned and open up more job options in engineering, welding, and automotive work.
