Free Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and Science, to join. The course takes one year and covers welding processes including manual metal arc and MIG/MAG welding, plus thermal cutting techniques. You'll also visit industry to see how these skills are applied in the workplace. This is a City and Guilds level 3 fabrication and welding qualification.
Who this course is for
You will learn about safety requirements, the manual metal arc welding, MIG/MAG welding processes and thermal cutting processes Oxy- Fuel & plasma cutting. You will visit industry as part of the course to see how your skills will be used.
Entry requirements
4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths, English and Science
What you will learn
You'll learn safety requirements for fabrication and welding environments.
You'll practise manual metal arc welding processes.
You'll develop MIG/MAG welding skills.
You'll learn oxy-fuel cutting techniques.
You'll learn plasma cutting processes.
You'll visit industry sites to see fabrication and welding skills used in practice.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom and workshop setting at Hull College. Learning covers both theory and hands-on practical work across welding and cutting processes. Assessment is through the City and Guilds Diploma in Engineering, which typically combines practical assessments and written or knowledge-based tasks. The centre will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. How to become a welder: this fabrication and welding qualification is a strong starting point.
Fabricator. Structural and sheet metal fabrication roles in manufacturing.
Welding technician. Supporting production and quality checks in engineering firms.
Metal fabricator. Cutting, shaping and joining metal components.
Maintenance engineer. Using welding skills in plant and equipment upkeep.
Pipe welder. Specialist welding for pipework in construction and utilities.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Welding. Builds on your practical skills and is recognised for skilled-worker status in the industry.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering. A degree-level step for those moving into technical or supervisory roles.
Apprenticeship in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding. Earn while you develop your skills further with an employer.
