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Free Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Ipswich

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Ipswich. Classes run full-time during the day at Suffolk New College. To join, you'll need a Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Engineering qualification and a pass in maths or English at Grade 4. The course runs for one year. You'll develop advanced skills in metal fabrication, welding techniques, and engineering processes, building on your existing trade knowledge.

Who this course is for

Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses

Entry requirements

Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Engineering qualification including a pass in maths and/or English at Grade 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced welding techniques across different processes and materials.
  • You'll apply fabrication methods to engineer and assemble metal structures.
  • You'll read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • You'll use hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery safely.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to fabrication and welding environments.
  • You'll inspect and test welds to assess quality and accuracy.
  • You'll plan and organise fabrication work to meet engineering requirements.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Suffolk New College. Assessment combines hands-on practical tasks with written assignments and technical tests. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out fabrication and welding processes to industry standards. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. How to become a welder in manufacturing or construction.
  • Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components.
  • Structural steelworker. Working on steel frameworks for buildings and infrastructure.
  • Pipe welder. Specialist welding for pipework in industrial settings.
  • Sheet metal worker. Forming and joining sheet metal for engineering products.
  • Maintenance engineer. Welding and fabrication as part of a broader engineering role.
  • Coded welder. Achieving weld procedure qualifications for higher-skilled positions.

What you could study next

Level 4 HNC in Engineering. A higher-level qualification for those moving into supervisory or technical engineering roles. NVQ Level 3 in Welding. Builds on your practical skills and supports applications for coded welder status. Welding procedure qualifications (such as those from TWI or CSWIP). Industry-recognised certifications that open doors to specialist and higher-paid welding work.

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