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Free Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Nelson

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Fabrication And Welding Course in Nelson. Classes run at Nelson and Colne College, full-time over one year.

The course covers product design and production, safe working practices, and data analysis. You can specialise in Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Units develop the technical and practical skills employers look for in engineering roles.

You'll need four GCSE passes at Grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 BTEC, including Grade 3 in English and Maths. You finish with an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations.

Who this course is for

This one-year course is made up of subject specific practical skills including product design and production, researching and analysing data and safe working practices. Level 2 students will have the choice of specialising in Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering, so whatever your aspirations are within the field, we have got you covered. The course will support you in developing the key personal, technical and professional skills you need to get ahead, whether you want to progress to the Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering course, an Apprenticeship or onto employment.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 3, or a Level 1 BTEC which must include a Grade 3 in English Language or Literature and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical fabrication and welding techniques used in engineering production.
  • You'll study product design and manufacturing processes.
  • You'll learn safe working practices in an engineering environment.
  • You'll research and analyse engineering data.
  • You'll build technical skills in your chosen specialism, Manufacturing Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
  • You'll develop professional skills for the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work. Your progress is measured against set standards throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nelson and Colne College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, joins and fabricates metal components in manufacturing or construction.
  • Metal Fabricator, cuts, shapes, and assembles metal structures.
  • Engineering Operative, supports production processes in a manufacturing setting.
  • Engineering Technician, provides technical support across engineering projects.
  • Maintenance Engineer, carries out repairs and upkeep on industrial equipment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering, the next step for those wanting to move into skilled technician roles.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Engineering, a broader qualification covering advanced engineering principles.
  • Apprenticeship in Engineering or Manufacturing, combining work and further study toward a higher-level role.
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