Free Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Hull. Classes run full-time at Hull College, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop practical and theoretical welding skills across a range of techniques, including MAG welding, manual metal arc welding, oxyfuel gas cutting, and plasma cutting. You'll also build technical communication skills that employers across manufacturing, construction, and the motor trade look for. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English.
Who this course is for
Whether youre interested in the engineering industry or want to work as a welder in the motor trade, the Level 2 Diploma is a more technical route to welding and teaches you a range of theory and practical welding skills that youll be using, whatever sector you choose to work in. Covering MAG manual metal arc welding, alongside oxyfuel gas cutting and plasma cutting. Youll also learn wider skills to boost your employability, such as communication of technical information and working as part of a team, preparing you for some of the situations you may face when joining the engineering industry. In addition, through work experience, a high number of students from this programme are gaining full time work from our close contacts with industry, earning wages while still studying on the programme. From here, you can move onto a related Level 3 Programme to grow your skills or into an Apprenticeship or employment.
Entry requirements
4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, including Maths and English
What you will learn
You'll practise MAG (metal active gas) welding techniques to industry standards.
You'll develop manual metal arc welding skills for a range of applications.
You'll learn oxyfuel gas cutting and plasma cutting processes.
You'll understand the theory behind welding processes and material properties.
You'll communicate technical information clearly, as required in engineering workplaces.
You'll develop safe working practices relevant to fabrication and welding environments.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and workshop based, combining practical welding sessions with theory lessons. You'll be assessed through practical tasks that demonstrate your welding skills and through written or knowledge-based assessments covering the theory units. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year, with tasks set to City and Guilds standards for the Level 2 Diploma in Engineering.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Fabricate and join metal components in manufacturing or construction.
Fabricator. Cut, shape, and assemble metal structures and parts.
MIG/MAG Welder. Specialist gas-shielded welding in engineering or automotive settings.
Welding Technician. Support production processes in a fabrication workshop.
Bodyshop Welder. Structural and cosmetic welding repairs in the motor trade.
Maintenance Welder. On-site repair and maintenance welding across industries.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Fabrication and Welding) - the next step for welders aiming at skilled-worker roles and higher-grade work.
NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering - a work-based qualification that supports CSCS or industry card applications.
Apprenticeship in Welding and Fabrication - earn while you learn and gain employer-recognised experience alongside a qualification.
