Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the core skills used in fabrication and welding work across engineering and manufacturing. You'll develop practical techniques alongside the underpinning knowledge employers look for. There are no specific entry requirements, so contact the college to find out if this level 2 fabrication and welding qualification is right for you.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = TFABWELD | Course Title = Fabrication & Welding Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60008817 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Engineering | College Delivery Area = STEM Construction and Green Initiatives (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll develop core welding techniques used in engineering and fabrication work.
You'll learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining metal components.
You'll understand health and safety requirements for fabrication and welding environments.
You'll learn how to inspect and check the quality of welded joints.
You'll develop knowledge of the materials and equipment used in fabrication.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and assignments that test your skills and knowledge. Your progress will be assessed throughout the year rather than through a single end-of-course exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Joining metal components in manufacturing or construction.
Fabricator. Cutting and shaping metal parts to specification.
Fabricator-welder. Combining both skills across engineering sectors.
Structural steelworker. Working on steel frameworks for buildings and infrastructure.
Maintenance engineer. Carrying out welding repairs in industrial settings.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and assembling sheet metal products.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The next step for welders aiming to take on more skilled and senior work.
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering. Broadens your engineering knowledge and opens doors to technician roles.
Coded welder qualification. Industry-specific certification that many employers require for structural and pressure welding work.
