Free Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run full-time at Burton Town Centre Campus, with daytime attendance over one year. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3, or an equivalent qualification, to apply. The course covers both practical and theoretical sessions, building the skills and knowledge needed for employment in the fabrication and welding engineering sector. You'll develop industry knowledge and job readiness across a range of welding and fabrication techniques.
Who this course is for
This course will give you a foundation for a career within the engineering sector, with a focus on a fabrication and welding discipline. You will have the opportunity to enhance your industry knowledge and increase your job readiness, as well as gain skills and knowledge through a variety of practical and theoretical sessions. You will learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the fabrications and welding engineering sector.
Entry requirements
Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or an equivalent qualification
What you will learn
You'll develop practical welding techniques used in fabrication engineering
You'll learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining metal components
You'll study health and safety practices relevant to engineering workshops
You'll build knowledge of materials and their properties in fabrication contexts
You'll gain skills in quality checking and inspection of fabricated work
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of hands-on practical sessions in the workshop and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate welding and fabrication skills, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply techniques accurately and safely. The course is delivered full-time during the day over one academic year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Fabricate and join metal structures in manufacturing or construction
Fabricator. Cut, shape, and assemble metal components to specification
Structural steelworker. Work on steel frameworks for buildings and infrastructure
Sheet metal worker. Form and join sheet metal for industrial or commercial use
Maintenance engineer (entry level). Support equipment upkeep in engineering environments
Engineering operative. General production and assembly roles in engineering firms
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The next step for welders aiming for skilled-worker recognition and more complex fabrication roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering. Broadens your engineering knowledge and opens routes into higher technical or supervisory roles.
Apprenticeship in Engineering Fabrication. Combine on-the-job training with a qualification while earning a wage.
