Level 2 MIG Welding Course in Daventry. Evening mig welding classes run at Northampton College at Daventry, one evening a week over 9 weeks. Funding may be available for learners aged 19 or over, depending on age and qualifications already held. Fees may apply for others. You choose your welding process at the start of the course, and your tutor helps you pick the right one for your goals. You must bring your Level 1 pass certificate to enrolment and attend an interview before joining.
Who this course is for
This evening based course will provide you with a City and Guilds 3268 Level 2 VRQ in a number of welding processes, each process to be chosen by the you, at the outset of the course.
It should be noted that the course fee, registration and certification fee covers only one of the welding process. Arrangements can be made for those who successfully complete their first process within the nine weeks and wish to pay the fee to enrol for an additional process.
During this course you will be able to:
produce welds in either flat/horizontal or vertical
work with specified materials, thicknesses and tolerances
produce flat plate and cylindrical
For further information about the course and the units you will study, please read the awarding body specification by clicking on the link below:
Awarding Body specification.
The Awards and Certificates could help you develop your welding and fabrication career further and take on jobs that require more specialist skills. After successful completion of this qualification you can progress on to a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering or a Level 3 Award in Advanced Welding. After completing this course you could apply for various job vacancies in the Welding Industry - https://www.indeed.co.uk/Welding-jobs
The Awards and Certificates within this suite of qualifications could help you develop a career in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector. They could lead to a number of job roles including:
Fitter Welder
Pipe Fitter
Maintenance Welding Operative
Sheet Metal Worker
Plater Fabricator
Welder
Entry requirements
You must show your Level 1 pass certificate at enrolment. All students will be required to be interviewed prior to enrolling onto the course and during your discussion you will agree the best process choice for you with your tutor.
Call our Enrolment team on 0300 123 2344 to book an appointment
What you will learn
You'll practise MIG welding techniques on your chosen welding process
You'll develop safe working practices in a welding environment
You'll learn to set up and operate MIG welding equipment correctly
You'll produce welded joints to the standard required for Level 2 assessment
You'll understand how to select appropriate materials and settings for the process
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a classroom-based workshop setting. Assessment is practical, based on the welding work you produce during the course. Your tutor will assess your technique and the quality of your welds against the requirements of the City and Guilds 3268 Level 2 VRQ. You agree your chosen welding process with your tutor at the interview before the course begins.
What you will need to bring
You must bring your Level 1 pass certificate to your enrolment appointment. Northampton College at Daventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. MIG welding in manufacturing or fabrication
Fabricator welder. Combining welding and metal fabrication work
Structural steelworker. Welding steel frames and structures on site
Maintenance engineer. Welding repairs in industrial settings
Automotive bodywork technician. Welding in vehicle repair and restoration
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding. The next step for welders moving into skilled or supervisory roles, and often required for a CSCS skilled-worker card in construction.
Additional welding processes (TIG, MMA). Northampton College at Daventry offers the option to add a second process after completing your first, broadening the work you can take on.
City and Guilds 3287 Welding qualifications. Further specialist routes covering different materials and techniques.
