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Level 2 Welding Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Welding Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, part-time on evenings, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so contact the campus for details.

The course builds on Level 1 introductory welding skills. You'll develop MIG welding techniques, metal fabrication, thermal cutting, brazing, soldering, and workplace safety. It typically takes one year to complete. You'll need a Level 1 Certificate in Introductory Welding Skills to join.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Welding Skills.

Who this course is for

Our courses are meticulously designed to provide students with an understandingof Mig welding techniques metal fabrication, thermal cutting, brazing, soldering,safety protocols, and industry best practices.Led by experienced instructors, our programs ensure a solid foundation in welding, preparing students for successful careers in welding.The qualifications at Level 2 are designed for those wishing to build on introductory skills acquired at Level 1

Entry requirements

Level 1 Certificate in Introductory Welding Skills

What you will learn

  • You'll develop MIG welding techniques on a range of materials.
  • You'll practise metal fabrication methods used in industry.
  • You'll learn thermal cutting processes safely and accurately.
  • You'll apply brazing and soldering techniques.
  • You'll follow safety protocols and industry best practices in a workshop setting.
  • You'll build on the foundational skills gained at Level 1.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment. Classes are classroom and workshop based, led by experienced instructors. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that test your welding skills and knowledge of safe working practices.

What you will need to bring

Longbridge Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, joins and fabricates metal components in manufacturing or construction.
  • Welder fabricator, combines welding with metal shaping and assembly work.
  • MIG welder, specialises in MIG processes across engineering sectors.
  • Sheet metal worker, cuts and forms metal parts for production.
  • Maintenance engineer (entry level), supports equipment upkeep in industrial settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding, the next step for welders aiming at skilled-worker status and a CSCS-equivalent card in engineering.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Engineering, broadens your technical knowledge across the engineering sector.
  • Apprenticeship in Engineering or Metal Fabrication, combines paid work with further qualifications at Level 3.
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