Free Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Lowestoft. Classes run full-time at Lowestoft Campus during the day. The course is based in the welding department and covers fabrication and welding skills at Level 2. It runs for around 600 hours in total. You'll work toward a City and Guilds qualification, which is well regarded by employers in engineering and manufacturing. Entry requirements are available on request, and the centre will assess your starting point before you begin.
Who this course is for
Engineering Level 2 Diploma E&T [Welding Skills] (GFR00AAAL2 25/26LA) is based in the Welding department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical welding techniques used in fabrication work.
You'll learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining metal components.
You'll understand health and safety requirements for welding environments.
You'll develop knowledge of materials and their properties in fabrication.
You'll build skills in inspecting and checking the quality of welded joints.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the welding department, supported by classroom sessions. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work set by City and Guilds. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out fabrication and welding techniques to the required standard. The centre will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft 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 a strong starting point.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal structures.
Welding operative. Production welding in manufacturing or engineering firms.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and joining sheet metal components.
Structural steelwork fabricator. Working on steel frames and structures.
Engineering technician. Supporting engineering teams in a workshop setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The next step for welders moving into skilled roles and working toward a CSCS or equivalent skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Engineering qualifications. Broader engineering study for those interested in moving into supervisory or technical roles.
Apprenticeship in Welding or Fabrication. Combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
