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Free Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyABC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Northampton. Classes run full-time during the day at Northampton College. This free fabrication and welding course is fully funded for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, funding may still be available depending on your age and qualifications already held. You will need four GCSEs at Grade 3 to enrol. The course runs over one year and combines classroom theory with practical workshop sessions. You will cover core engineering principles alongside specialist fabrication and welding units.

Who this course is for

If you have already got some experience of Engineering or would like to specialise in Fabrication and Welding this study programme will develop your skills and knowledge to become an industry specialist. The study programme is delivered through a combination of classroom based theory and practical workshop sessions over a number of mandatory and specialist units.

What will I study?

The units you will study are likely to include:

Core Units:

•Working in engineering

•Principles of engineering technology

•Welding by TIG/MIG process

•Fabricating steel work assemblies

•Pattern development for plate and sheet metalwork.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 3

What you will learn

  • You'll develop an understanding of working safely in an engineering environment.
  • You'll learn the principles of engineering and how they apply to fabrication and welding.
  • You'll practise core fabrication techniques including cutting, shaping, and joining metals.
  • You'll develop welding skills across a range of processes used in industry.
  • You'll study specialist units that build technical knowledge in your chosen area.
  • You'll learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

How you will learn

You will learn through a mix of classroom-based theory lessons and hands-on practical sessions in a workshop. The course covers mandatory core units and specialist units. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work completed throughout the year. You will be assessed on both your technical skills and your understanding of engineering principles.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. Join metals across construction, manufacturing, and engineering.
  • Fabricator. Cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
  • Fabricator-welder. Combined role common in structural and industrial settings.
  • Sheet metal worker. Form and finish metal parts for a range of industries.
  • Engineering technician. Support technical operations in a manufacturing environment.
  • Maintenance engineer. Keep machinery and equipment running in production settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The next step if you want to move into skilled or supervisory roles in the trade.
  • Level 3 Engineering qualifications. Broaden your technical knowledge and open routes into engineering technician roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Welding or Engineering. Combine paid work with further training toward a recognised trade qualification.
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