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Free Level 2 Welding Course in Widnes – Riverside College Kingsway Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start18 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Welding Course in Widnes. Evening welding classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 10 weeks part-time. You'll develop practical welding skills and techniques, working toward a recognised welding qualification. An initial assessment after you apply confirms this is the right level for you. This is a free welding course for adults aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

Aimed at 19+ learners

Entry requirements

Initial assessment after application

What you will learn

  • You'll learn core welding techniques used in industry.
  • You'll practise safe working practices in a workshop environment.
  • You'll develop skills in setting up and operating welding equipment.
  • You'll understand the properties of metals and how they affect welding.
  • You'll produce welded joints to industry standards.
  • You'll identify and correct common welding faults.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom and workshop based, with hands-on practical sessions at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and skills demonstrations. Your initial assessment after application helps place you at the right starting point and shapes how your learning is planned.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. Fabricate and join metal components in manufacturing or construction.
  • MIG/TIG Welder. Specialist welding roles in engineering and fabrication firms.
  • Structural Welder. Work on steel frameworks for buildings and infrastructure.
  • Maintenance Welder. Repair and maintain equipment across industrial sites.
  • Pipe Welder. Join pipework in oil, gas, water, and heating industries.
  • Sheet Metal Worker. Shape and weld sheet metal for a range of sectors.

What you could study next

After completing your Level 2 welding qualification, you could progress to a Level 3 NVQ in Welding, which opens doors to more skilled and supervisory roles. A Coded Welder qualification is worth considering if you want to work in high-specification sectors such as oil and gas or aerospace. CSCS card training is also useful if you plan to work on construction sites.

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