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Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course in Wallsend

Cost£993.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Fabrication And Welding Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the core skills of metal fabrication and welding, including cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing engineering materials. You'll also study health and safety practices and quality control in a manufacturing environment. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TMANUFE | Course Title = Manufacturing Engineering Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60082641 | Qualification Aim Title = NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations | 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 welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and manual metal arc welding.
  • You'll learn to cut and shape metal using hand tools and machinery.
  • You'll practise fabricating components to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • You'll apply health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
  • You'll carry out quality checks and inspection of finished work.
  • You'll use measuring and marking-out tools accurately.
  • You'll understand materials and their properties in engineering contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Tyne Metropolitan College. Assessment is through a combination of observed practical tasks and written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence across the units.

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, joins and repairs metal structures in manufacturing or construction.
  • Metal Fabricator, cuts and shapes metal components to specification.
  • Engineering Operative, supports production processes in a manufacturing setting.
  • Engineering Technician, assists with technical engineering tasks across a range of industries.
  • Maintenance Engineer, carries out repairs and upkeep of machinery and equipment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering, deepens technical knowledge and supports progression to skilled-worker roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, for those moving into higher-level fabrication or production work.
  • Welding Inspector qualifications, for those wanting to move into quality assurance and inspection roles.
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