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Level 2 TIG Welding Course at Northampton College

CostFREE
Duration9 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceWeekend
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Level 2 TIG Welding Course in Northampton. Evening tig welding classes run at Northampton College, part-time 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'll need to show a Level 1 pass certificate at enrolment. The course covers practical TIG welding skills assessed to a recognised standard.

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 you, at the outset of the course. It should be noted that the course fee, registration and certification fee covers only one welding process. Arrangements can be made for those who successfully complete their first process within the fifteen 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

Candidates must be able to show a Level 1 pass certificate at enrolment for Level 2. 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.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical TIG welding technique on your chosen welding process.
  • You'll learn how to set up and operate TIG welding equipment safely.
  • You'll apply correct welding parameters for the material and joint type.
  • You'll produce welds to a specified quality standard.
  • You'll identify and correct common welding faults.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the workshop during evening sessions. Assessment is practical and based on the welding process you choose at enrolment. You'll be interviewed before the course starts so your tutor can confirm the right process for you. Your work is assessed against the standard for your chosen process to earn the Level 2 qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. TIG welding skills used across fabrication and manufacturing.
  • Fabricator welder. Combines welding and metal fabrication on site or in workshops.
  • Pipe welder. Specialist welding on pipework in construction and utilities.
  • Maintenance engineer. Welding as part of repair and upkeep of plant and equipment.
  • Aerospace welder. Precision TIG welding used widely in aerospace manufacturing.
  • Automotive welder. Body and chassis welding in vehicle repair and production.

What you could study next

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding. The next step if you want to move into skilled or supervisory welding roles and work toward a CSCS or equivalent skilled-worker card.

Additional welding processes at Level 2. Northampton College allows you to add further processes once you complete your first, broadening the range of work you can take on.

Level 3 Award in Welding Inspection. Useful if you want to move into quality control or inspection roles.

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