Free Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Crawley. Classes run full-time during the day at Crawley College. This course builds on Level 1 welding and fabrication skills, taking you into more advanced positional welding techniques. You'll work with TIG, MIG, and MMA welding processes, including vertical and overhead positions, across a range of materials and thicknesses such as aluminium and stainless steel. The course runs for one year. To join, you'll need a Level 1 Fabrication and Welding qualification or equivalent, plus four GCSEs at grade 3 or above.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll practise TIG, MIG, and MMA welding techniques in positional settings, including vertical and overhead welds.
You'll work with a range of materials including aluminium and stainless steel.
You'll develop fabrication skills across different material thicknesses.
You'll apply underpinning theory to support your practical welding work.
You'll build the technical knowledge needed to work in the fabrication and welding industry.
How you will learn
Learning is practical and classroom-based. You'll spend the majority of your time in a workshop environment, carrying out hands-on welding tasks. This is supported by underpinning theory sessions in the classroom. Assessment is through practical tasks and theoretical work that demonstrate your welding and fabrication skills at Level 2.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. How to become a welder using TIG, MIG, and MMA processes.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components.
Welding fabricator. Combining welding and fabrication on construction or manufacturing projects.
Sheet metal worker. Working with aluminium, steel, and other metals.
Structural steelwork operative. Welding and fitting steel frames and structures.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The next step for welders looking to take on more complex work and progress to skilled-worker roles.
Level 3 Engineering qualifications. Broaden your technical knowledge across engineering disciplines.
Apprenticeship in Welding and Fabrication. Combine on-the-job training with a recognised qualification while earning a wage.
