Free Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, full-time during the day. This fabrication and welding qualification is designed for people who have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding, or who have relevant industry experience and want to build on it. Welding work covers pipe and positional welding in mild steel, aluminium, and stainless steel. The course takes one year.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll weld pipe and positional joints in mild steel, aluminium, and stainless steel.
You'll read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
You'll plan and prepare materials and equipment for fabrication tasks.
You'll apply safe working practices in a workshop environment.
You'll inspect and test completed welds to industry standards.
You'll develop skills in cutting, forming, and joining metal components.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions at Crawley College, working with welding equipment and fabrication materials. Assessment is based on practical tasks and assignments that reflect real fabrication and welding work. Your entry to the course is assessed individually, taking into account your existing qualifications, industry experience, and interest in the fabrication and welding industry.
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 on pipe, structural, or sheet metal welding.
Fabricator. Produce metal components from drawings and specs.
Coded welder. Specialist role requiring tested weld procedures.
Welding inspector. Check and approve completed welds on site.
Sheet metal worker. Cut, form, and join sheet metal parts.
Maintenance engineer. Keep plant and equipment in working order.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The NVQ route supports a CSCS skilled-worker card and is valued by employers for site-based roles.
Coded welding tests (BS EN ISO 9606). Industry-standard weld procedure tests that many employers require for pipe and structural work.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering. A step toward engineering technician roles and further professional development.
