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Free Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Hull – Wilberforce College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Hull. Classes run at Wilberforce College, full-time during the day.

This fabrication and welding qualification builds the practical and technical skills you need to work in engineering. You'll develop welding techniques, sheet metal fabrication, and the ability to read and produce engineering drawings. The course takes one year to complete.

To join, you'll need to have completed the City and Guilds Level 2 Engineering course, plus GCSE grades in English, Maths, and Science. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.

Who this course is for

The City & Guilds Level 2 in Engineering is a hands-on course designed to build your technical skills and confidence for a future in the engineering industry. You�ll work with industry-standard machinery, use CAD software to create and produce engineering drawings, and develop practical techniques like bench fitting and sheet metal fabrication. Ideal for those aiming to enter the sector or progress to Level 3, it�s a strong foundation for university or a technical career in engineering.

Entry requirements

You must have a minimum of four GCSE grades 9-4 or equivalent in three or more subjects. You must also have: Grade 3 or higher in GCSE English Language Grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths Grade 4 or higher in Science (or equivalent Level 2 Science course) You must also have completed the respective City & Guilds course at Level 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core welding techniques used in fabrication work.
  • You'll practise sheet metal fabrication and forming processes.
  • You'll learn to read and produce engineering drawings.
  • You'll use CAD software to create technical designs.
  • You'll work with industry-standard machinery and tools.
  • You'll apply bench fitting and assembly skills.
  • You'll understand materials, their properties, and how they behave under different processes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in workshops, using industry-standard equipment. Classroom lessons cover the technical knowledge behind fabrication and welding processes. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks, assignments, and written work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wilberforce College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, joins and repairs metal structures across construction and manufacturing.
  • Welder Fabricator, combines welding and metal forming to build components.
  • Metal Fabricator, cuts, shapes, and assembles metal parts for engineering projects.
  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers with technical tasks in a range of industries.
  • Sheet Metal Worker, specialises in forming and finishing sheet metal products.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps machinery and equipment running in industrial settings.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Engineering, a natural next step if you want to move into a technical or supervisory role.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines university-level study with paid work in the industry.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding, a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence to employers.
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