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Free Level 2 Welding Course in Dereham

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Dereham. Classes run at Poultec Training Norwich. This full-time daytime course runs for 18 months and covers practical engineering skills including mechanical assembly, lathe work, fabrication, welding, and working with technical information. It's designed as a stepping stone toward a full engineering apprenticeship, taking your skills deeper into the industry. You must be aged 16 to 18 to apply. There are no formal academic requirements, but you'll attend an initial selection interview.

Who this course is for

This course is a stepping stone to securing a Full time Engineering Apprenticeship; this course focuses on the skills developed throughout the Level 1 course and looks into the industry in a little more depth, You will be: Assembling mechanical components. Preparing and using lathes. Producing mechanical components. Producing composite assemblies. Stripping and rebuilding Motorsport vehicles. General fabrication and welding applications. Using and communicating technical information. Cutting and shaping plate work components. Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively.

The course will also include the following core skills: Teamwork/Employee Rights & Responsibilities CV & Interview Skills Workshop Level 1 Functional Skills English Level 1 Functional Skills Maths

Entry requirements

You must be between the ages of 16-18. There are no formal academic entry requirements; however an initial selection interview is mandatory.

What you will learn

  • You'll assemble mechanical components using industry techniques.
  • You'll prepare and operate lathes to produce mechanical parts.
  • You'll produce composite assemblies to specification.
  • You'll strip and rebuild motorsport vehicles.
  • You'll apply fabrication and welding techniques.
  • You'll use and communicate technical engineering information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a classroom and workshop setting. As an NVQ Diploma, assessment is competence-based. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out engineering tasks to the required standard, building a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your skills across each unit of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative: entry-level production and assembly work
  • Machinist: operating lathes and milling machines in manufacturing
  • Fabricator: metalwork and structural assembly roles
  • Welder: joining metal components in engineering or construction
  • Motorsport technician: vehicle preparation and mechanical work
  • Maintenance technician: supporting plant and equipment upkeep

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering (a range of pathways): deepens your technical specialism and is typically required for skilled-worker recognition in engineering roles.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3): this performing engineering operations qualification is designed as a direct stepping stone to a full apprenticeship, combining on-the-job training with a recognised Level 3 qualification.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you later want to pass your skills on through teaching or training roles.
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