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Free Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Liverpool

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 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 Liverpool. Classes run full-time at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, five days a week during the day. The course runs for one year and covers engineering principles, health and safety, and a range of welding and fabrication techniques including MIG welding, TIG welding, and sheet metalwork. Entry is usually from a Level 2 equivalent, but experienced and mature students are also welcome to apply. You'll sit online exams for the mandatory units and a mix of written and practical assessments for the optional units.

Who this course is for

Entry to the Level 3 programme is usually via the Level 2 equivalent, but applications are welcome from relevant experienced and mature students. The course consists of two mandatory units and four optional units selected to complete the diploma requirements. The two mandatory units (Unit 301 and Unit 302) are assessed via online examinations set by the awarding body (CGLI). Whilst the optional units are a combination of long written (Unit 304), short written and practical workshop based examinations (Unit 311, Unit 312, Unit 314), again these are set by CGLI. You'll study: Unit 301 Engineering health and safety Unit 302 Engineering principles Unit 304 Principles of fabrication Unit 311 MIG welding of materials Unit 312 TIG welding of materials Unit 314 Sheet metalwork fabrication of materials Course code: TL306.

Entry requirements

Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Fabrication-and-Welding-Engineering-Level-3-Diploma

What you will learn

  • You'll study engineering health and safety practices in a workshop environment.
  • You'll learn core engineering principles that underpin fabrication and welding work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the principles of fabrication.
  • You'll practise MIG welding techniques on a range of materials.
  • You'll practise TIG welding techniques on a range of materials.
  • You'll learn sheet metalwork fabrication of materials.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical workshop sessions. The two mandatory units (Engineering Health and Safety, and Engineering Principles) are assessed by online examinations set by City and Guilds. The optional units use a mix of long written assessments, short written tests, and practical workshop-based examinations, also set by City and Guilds. Classes run for around 12 hours per week over 35 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. MIG, TIG, or multi-process welding roles in industry.
  • Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components.
  • Structural steelwork fabricator. Working on steel frames and structures.
  • Sheet metal worker. Forming and joining sheet metal parts.
  • Maintenance engineer. Welding and fabrication as part of plant upkeep.
  • Welding inspector. Checking weld quality against engineering standards (further training required).

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma in Engineering is a strong base for further study or professional development. You could progress to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering at a university or college. Apprenticeships at Level 4 in engineering or manufacturing are another route. If you want to move into inspection or quality roles, qualifications such as the Welding Inspector Certification from TWI are a recognised next step.

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