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Free Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Hartlepool

CostFREE
Duration630 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, full-time during the day.

The course builds on Level 2 skills in fabrication and welding. You'll cover health and safety, engineering principles, platework fabrication, pattern development, and manual metal arc welding. There's also a dedicated workshop session to develop your practical skills further. The course takes around 630 hours of study of study. If you don't yet hold a GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in English or maths, you'll complete a suitable qualification alongside it.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.

Who this course is for

This programme is aimed at learners who have completed the Level 2 Fabrication & Welding programme and wish to further develop thier craft and practical skills, with a view to progressing to apprenticeships and employment.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety practices in an engineering environment.
  • You'll develop your understanding of core engineering principles.
  • You'll work with fabrication and welding principles in practical settings.
  • You'll carry out platework fabrication tasks.
  • You'll practise manual metal arc welding techniques.
  • You'll develop pattern development skills for fabrication work.
  • You'll refine your practical craft skills through dedicated workshop sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on workshop sessions. A variety of teaching strategies are used to develop both your knowledge and practical skills. You'll also attend a regular tutorial session with an assigned tutor to track your progress and development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, joins and cuts metal components across a range of industries.
  • Welder Fabricator, combines welding and fabrication skills to build metal structures.
  • Metal Fabricator, shapes and assembles metal parts for engineering projects.
  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers with technical and practical tasks.
  • Structural Steel Fabricator, works on steel frameworks for construction projects.
  • Coded Welder, qualifies to weld to specific industry standards and codes.

What you could study next

  • Apprenticeship in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding, a common next step that lets you earn while you develop your skills on the job.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding, useful for gaining a CSCS or industry skills card recognised by employers.
  • Higher National Certificate in Engineering, a step toward higher-level technical or supervisory roles in the sector.
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