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Free Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Rochdale

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Fabrication And Welding Course. Work-based training at your workplace, with regular attendance at Rochdale Training alongside your job.

You'll learn fabrication and welding techniques while earning a wage. The course covers engineering operations including cutting, shaping, and joining metal. You'll also develop skills in reading engineering drawings and working safely. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations at Level 2.

Who this course is for

An Engineer designs and constructs countless things all around us. From aircraft to cars, televisions to bridges, the list is endless depending on what job you decide to do, or which company you work for. An Apprenticeship will involve you working and learning on the job while at the same at time attending our training centre on a regular basis. Engineering can be a very lucrative career and along with the training that comes with it, if you are prepared to work hard, you will be set for a good, dependable career. Entry to an Apprenticeship qualification varies depending on the company you will be working for. These are not set in stone and occasionally you won't need any. However the majority of companies will require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above. Ideally these will include English, Maths and Science.

Entry requirements

Entry to an apprenticeship varies depending on the company you will be working for. These are not set in stone and occasionally you won't need any. However the majority of companies will require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above. Ideally these will include English, Maths and Science.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply safe working practices in an engineering environment.
  • You'll use hand and power tools to cut, shape, and form metal components.
  • You'll read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • You'll perform welding operations using industry-standard techniques.
  • You'll fabricate metal structures and assemblies to required tolerances.
  • You'll inspect finished work and identify defects or non-conformances.
  • You'll follow quality standards relevant to fabrication and welding work.

How you will learn

You'll learn on the job in your workplace, applying skills in real engineering tasks day to day. You'll also attend Rochdale Training regularly to build underpinning knowledge. Assessment is competence-based. An assessor will observe your work, review evidence you gather from your job role, and discuss your understanding with you throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rochdale Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, joins metal components in manufacturing or construction.
  • Metal Fabricator, cuts and shapes metal to build structures and parts.
  • Engineering Operative, carries out production tasks in an engineering setting.
  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers with technical and practical work.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps machinery and equipment running safely.
  • Structural Steelworker, fabricates and erects steel frameworks on site.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering, for those moving into a technician or supervisory role.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering, a natural next step to deepen specialist skills.
  • IOSH Working Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate, useful for moving into a health and safety role within engineering.
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