Free Level 2 Welding Course in Crawley. Evening welding classes run at Crawley College, one night a week from 6pm to 8.30pm. This free welding course for adults runs during term time and lasts between 20 and 34 weeks. You need some prior welding experience or a Level 1 welding certificate to join. The course focuses on heavier thicknesses and types of metal, building the practical skills employers in the welding sector look for. It's a level 2 welding qualification that suits those working toward employment or job progression in welding.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
Applicants need to be over 19. This course is suitable for those with some experience within the industry requiring certification for job progression or having completed the level 1 certificate in welding and wish to increase your skills. This level 2 course is far more industry based and would suit someone looking for employment in the welding sector. br / br / The workshop is adapted for wheelchair access and welding equipment can be modified. br / br /
What you will learn
You'll weld in heavier metal thicknesses using industry-standard techniques.
You'll work with different types of metal to develop broader welding skills.
You'll apply safe working practices in a workshop environment.
You'll develop the practical competence needed for employment in the welding sector.
You'll build on existing welding knowledge to meet industry certification standards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a welding workshop. Classes are classroom and workshop based, running one evening a week for 2.5 hours. Assessment is practical and skills-based, reflecting real industry standards. The workshop is adapted for wheelchair access and welding equipment can be modified where needed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crawley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Work in manufacturing, construction, or engineering.
Fabricator. Cut and join metal components to specification.
Coded welder. Specialist role requiring certified welding skills.
Maintenance welder. Repair and maintain metal structures and equipment.
Structural welder. Work on steel frameworks in construction.
Pipeline welder. Join pipes in oil, gas, or utilities industries.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. Develops advanced skills and supports progression to senior or specialist welding roles.
Coded Welder Testing (BS EN ISO 9606). Industry certification that many employers require for structural or pipeline welding work.
Level 3 Engineering Technician qualifications. A route into supervisory or technical roles within manufacturing and engineering.
