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Free Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Bedford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Engineering Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, part-time during the day. This free fabrication and welding engineering course runs over two years, giving you time to build practical skills alongside other commitments. You'll develop the technical knowledge and hands-on ability needed to work in fabrication and welding engineering at a skilled level. The course covers the processes, materials, and techniques used across the industry.

Who this course is for

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

Entry requirements

Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in welding processes including MIG, TIG, and MMA welding techniques.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
  • You'll practise cutting, forming, and shaping metal components to precise measurements.
  • You'll understand the properties of metals and how to select the right materials for a job.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to fabrication and welding environments.
  • You'll develop quality inspection skills to check finished work meets required standards.
  • You'll gain knowledge of fabrication methods used in structural and manufacturing contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Bedford College. Assessment is through a combination of observed practical tasks, written assignments, and portfolio evidence gathered over the two years. Your competence in real welding and fabrication tasks will be assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. How to become a welder in structural or manufacturing settings.
  • Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components.
  • Coded Welder. Specialist welding work requiring procedure qualification tests.
  • Welding Inspector. Checking weld quality and compliance with standards.
  • Pipework Fabricator. Fabricating pipework for industrial or construction projects.
  • Sheet Metal Worker. Forming and joining sheet metal for engineering applications.
  • Maintenance Engineer. Welding and fabrication as part of a broader engineering role.

What you could study next

After completing this level 3 fabrication and welding engineering qualification, you could work toward a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering to move into supervisory or technical roles. You might also pursue coded welder qualifications such as those aligned to BS EN ISO 9606, which many employers in oil, gas, and construction require. Apprenticeship standards at Level 4 in engineering are another route if you want to combine work with further study.

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