Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Chesterfield
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £750 if you're not eligible. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Chesterfield. Classes run full-time at Chesterfield College, five days a week during the day. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances. You'll need GCSEs in English or Maths at grade 4 to enrol. Over one year, you'll develop practical skills in fabrication and welding techniques, working toward a recognised fabrication and welding qualification. The course covers the core skills and knowledge that employers in engineering and manufacturing look for.
Who this course is for
16-18 Year Old Learners
Entry requirements
You will need GCSEs in English or Maths at grade 4. You must be willing to learn and develop yourself. You must have an interest in Engineering.
What you will learn
You'll develop core welding techniques used in engineering and manufacturing.
You'll practise fabrication methods, including cutting, shaping, and joining metal.
You'll learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
You'll understand health and safety requirements for welding environments.
You'll use a range of hand tools and welding equipment safely.
You'll develop quality-checking skills to inspect your own work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom study. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written work. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply welding and fabrication techniques to set tasks. Your tutor will observe your work and review evidence you build up throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. How to become a welder: this level 2 fabrication and welding certificate is your starting point.
Fabricator. Produce metal components and structures for engineering firms.
Fabricator-welder. Combined role common in manufacturing and construction.
Sheet metal worker. Shape and join sheet metal for a range of industries.
Engineering operative. Entry-level production and assembly work in engineering.
Maintenance engineer (trainee). Support equipment upkeep in industrial settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The next step for welders aiming at skilled-worker status and higher-level roles.
Level 3 Engineering qualifications. Broaden into mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
Welding Inspection qualifications (such as CSWIP). Specialist route into quality assurance and inspection roles in welding.
