Free Level 3 NVQ Fabrication and Welding Engineering Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you work, applying welding skills directly in your job role. The course covers the skills and knowledge needed across different welding processes, assessed against national occupational standards. To join, you must already be carrying out welding tasks in your workplace. The course typically takes 12 months to complete. A free NVQ fabrication and welding engineering qualification shows employers you can perform welding processes to a recognised standard of competence.
Who this course is for
This qualification is a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). It involves the skills and knowledge for different welding processes. NVQs are based on national occupational standards, which the learner must meet to be competent in a particular task. The achievement of NVQs will encourage an employee to value their contribution in their workplace. It will enable them to demonstrate they have a nationally recognised level of competence when carrying out welding processes.
Entry requirements
Must be carrying out welding tasks in their workplace.
What you will learn
You'll apply welding techniques and processes relevant to your job role.
You'll demonstrate competence in fabrication tasks carried out in your workplace.
You'll develop knowledge of materials, equipment, and safe working practices in welding.
You'll meet national occupational standards for welding and fabrication engineering.
You'll show you can work to the quality and safety requirements of your employer and industry.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. You are assessed on the welding tasks you carry out in your actual job. A Training Officer will visit you in your workplace to observe your work and review evidence of your competence. You will build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day work. Assessment is ongoing throughout the 12 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne North Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Skilled welding work across manufacturing and construction.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components.
Coded welder. Specialist welding to industry codes, often higher paid.
Welding inspector. Checking weld quality and compliance on site or in production.
Structural steelwork fabricator. Building steel frames and structures.
Pipe welder. Welding pipework in oil, gas, and utilities sectors.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance. Broadens your skills into maintenance and fault-finding roles.
Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering. Moves you toward technician and supervisory grades.
Coded welding tests (ASME, BS EN ISO). Not a qualification but an industry requirement for higher-paid coded welder roles. Your employer or a specialist test centre can arrange these.
