Level 2 Engineering Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, full-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and personal circumstances. You'll need a Grade 4 or above in either maths or English to enrol. The course runs for one year and combines practical skills with an academic engineering qualification. It focuses on fabrication and welding, giving you hands-on experience alongside the knowledge employers look for.
Who this course is for
The course will give you the experience and recognised qualifications to pursue a career in fabrication and welding engineering. If you want to learn core practical skills as well as doing an academic qualification, then this programme is for you.
Entry requirements
You will require either maths or English at Grade 4
What you will learn
You'll develop core practical skills in fabrication and welding
You'll learn to work safely with engineering tools and equipment
You'll study the principles and theory that underpin engineering work
You'll practise techniques used in metal fabrication
You'll build the knowledge needed to work in a welding or fabrication environment
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate your skills, with written or knowledge-based work linked to the academic side of the qualification. Your progress will be assessed throughout the year rather than in a single exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Work in fabrication, construction, or manufacturing.
Fabricator. Cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
Fabricator-welder. Combined role common in engineering workshops.
Engineering operative. Support production and assembly processes.
Metal worker. Produce parts and structures across a range of industries.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The next step for welders aiming for skilled-worker status and a CSCS-equivalent card in engineering.
Level 3 Engineering qualifications. Broaden your technical knowledge and open doors to technician-level roles.
Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3 or 4). Combine work and study to gain employer-recognised qualifications while earning.
