Free Level 2 Welding Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. Over 180 hours, you'll develop practical welding techniques and the underpinning knowledge employers look for. This free welding course for adults covers the core skills needed to work confidently with welding equipment. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Welding Techniques and Skills
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll practise core welding techniques used in industry.
You'll learn how to set up and operate welding equipment safely.
You'll develop skills in reading and interpreting welding instructions and drawings.
You'll understand health and safety requirements for welding environments.
You'll learn how to inspect and assess the quality of welds.
You'll build knowledge of different materials and how they respond to welding processes.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a workshop setting at St Helens College. You'll learn through hands-on practical work alongside taught sessions. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations, with knowledge assessed through written or oral methods. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Joining metal components across manufacturing and construction.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping and assembling metal structures.
Maintenance engineer. Carrying out welding repairs on plant and equipment.
Pipe welder. Welding pipework in utilities, oil, and gas sectors.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and welding sheet metal products.
Structural steel erector. Welding steel frames on construction projects.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding. Develops advanced welding skills and is recognised for skilled-worker roles in the sector.
Level 3 Engineering Fabrication and Welding. Broadens into fabrication and structural work.
Coded Welder qualification. Required for pressure vessel and pipeline work where weld quality is independently tested and certified.
