Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Grimsby. Classes run full-time at Grimsby Institute, five days a week during the day. The course may be free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply, so contact the college to confirm. This fabrication and welding qualification covers the core techniques and skills used in metal fabrication and welding work. You will learn to read engineering drawings, prepare materials, and use a range of welding processes. The course runs for around 10 months.
You'll interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
You'll prepare and set up materials for fabrication work.
You'll use manual metal arc (MMA) welding techniques.
You'll use MIG and TIG welding processes on a range of metals.
You'll cut, shape, and join metal components accurately.
You'll inspect welds and identify common faults.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
How you will learn
You will learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop setting, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate welding and fabrication techniques, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. How to become a welder in manufacturing or construction.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal structures.
Welding technician. Supporting production and quality checks on welds.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and joining sheet metal components.
Structural steelwork operative. Working on steel frames and structures.
Maintenance engineer (entry level). Carrying out welding repairs on-site.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The next step for welders wanting to move into skilled or supervisory roles and gain a recognised NVQ.
Level 3 Certificate in Engineering. Broadens your technical knowledge across engineering disciplines.
Coded Welder qualification (CSWIP or equivalent). Industry-recognised coding that many employers in oil, gas, and construction require for higher-paid welding work.
