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Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Workington

Cost£2,583.00
Duration378 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Nov 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Workington. Classes run at Lakes College, full-time during the day. To join as a new applicant, you'll need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 to 9 including maths and English, or significant industry experience will also be considered. Existing students need a relevant Level 1 course plus GCSE grade 3 to 9 in maths and English. The course runs for 378 hours and covers the core skills of fabrication and welding through practical, hands-on training.

Who this course is for

School Leavers

Entry requirements

New applicants: To study this course you will need 4 GCSEs grade 3-9 (D-A*) including maths and English. Significant industry experience will also be considered. Exisitng students: Completion of a relevent Level 1 course plus GCSE grade 3-9 (D-A*) in maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and manual metal arc welding.
  • You'll learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication plans.
  • You'll practise cutting, shaping, and forming metal components.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a workshop environment.
  • You'll use hand tools and power tools correctly and safely.
  • You'll understand material properties and how they affect fabrication processes.
  • You'll inspect and test completed welds to check quality and accuracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions at Lakes College, combining hands-on fabrication and welding tasks with underpinning knowledge work. Assessment includes practical assignments, observations of your work in the workshop, and written or knowledge-based tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out welding and fabrication processes to a set standard.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. How to become a welder starts here with level 2 fabrication and welding classes.
  • Fabricator. Produce metal components and structures for construction or manufacturing.
  • Fabricator-welder. Combined role working across both disciplines on site or in a workshop.
  • Sheet metal worker. Shape and join sheet metal for industrial or commercial projects.
  • Maintenance engineer. Carry out welding repairs on plant and equipment.
  • Structural steelworker. Weld and fabricate steel frames for buildings and infrastructure.

What you could study next

After completing the Level 2 Diploma in Engineering, you could move on to a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering, which supports progression to skilled-worker status. A welding apprenticeship at Level 3 is another route, combining paid work with further qualification. Some learners go on to specialist welding qualifications covering coded welding processes, which are required for work in sectors such as oil and gas, pipework, and structural engineering.

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