Free Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Manchester. Classes run full-time during the day at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus. The course runs for one year and covers the core skills used in fabrication and welding work. You'll develop hands-on techniques in a workshop setting, working toward a City and Guilds Level 2 fabrication and welding qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
What you will learn
You'll develop welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and manual metal arc processes.
You'll learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication plans.
You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining metal components.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a fabrication workshop environment.
You'll understand the properties of metals and materials used in fabrication.
You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and accurately.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions in a classroom-based setting. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate welding and fabrication skills, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. Your tutor will observe your work and assess your competence against the requirements of the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. How to become a welder: this qualification is your starting point.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and joining metal in manufacturing or construction.
Welding operative. Production welding roles in factories and workshops.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and assembling metal components.
Structural steelwork operative. Working on steel frames and structures.
Engineering technician. Supporting engineering teams in manufacturing settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The next step for welders looking to take on more skilled and senior roles.
Level 3 Engineering qualifications. Broaden your knowledge across engineering disciplines.
Apprenticeship in Welding and Fabrication. Earn while you learn and gain on-the-job experience with an employer.
