Free Level 2 Welding Course in Wolverhampton. Evening classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, part-time over 12 weeks. This free welding course for adults focuses on TIG welding processes and techniques used in industry. You'll build on existing welding experience or a Level 1 TIG course, developing your practical skills and understanding of professional TIG welding methods. Entry requires a completed Level 1 TIG course or equivalent hands-on experience. A great way to earn a level 2 welding qualification while fitting study around your week.
Who this course is for
If you already have welding experience but would like to achieve a City & Guilds level 2 qualification in TIG welding, or have just completed the Level 1 TIG short course and want to continue developing your practical skills, this short course will give you a greater understanding of TIG welding processes and techniques used in the industry.
Entry requirements
You must have completed a Level 1 TIG course or have the appropriate experience.
What you will learn
You'll develop TIG welding techniques used in professional industry settings.
You'll practise setting up and operating TIG welding equipment correctly.
You'll learn how to select appropriate welding processes for different materials and joints.
You'll understand the health and safety requirements for welding environments.
You'll apply quality control checks to your welded joints and finished work.
You'll gain a deeper understanding of TIG welding theory to support your practical work.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom and workshop based, delivered in the evening at the Wellington Road Campus. You'll learn through practical, hands-on welding sessions supported by underpinning knowledge work. Assessment is based on practical welding tasks and demonstrations of your skills and understanding of TIG welding processes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. TIG welding roles in fabrication and manufacturing.
Fabricator. Combining welding and metalwork skills in production.
Sheet metal worker. Precision metalwork using TIG and other processes.
Maintenance engineer. Welding repairs and upkeep in industrial settings.
Pipe welder. Specialist welding on pipework in construction or utilities.
Structural steelwork operative. Welding on steel frames and structures.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding. The next step for welders aiming for skilled-worker recognition and higher-grade work.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. Broadens your skills across fabrication processes alongside welding.
Coded Welder qualification. Industry-specific coding tests (such as BS EN ISO 9606) required for many specialist welding contracts and higher-paid roles.
