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Level 2 TIG Welding Course in Northampton

CostFREE
Duration9 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Level 2 TIG Welding Course in Northampton. Evening 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'll need to show a Level 1 pass certificate at enrolment, and you'll have an interview with your tutor to agree the best welding process for you. The course covers TIG welding to a professional standard, with practical work assessed in the workshop.

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 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 identify and correct common welding faults and defects.
  • You'll work to industry standards for weld quality and finish.
  • 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, with tutor guidance throughout. Assessment is practical and based on your welding work across the chosen process. You'll be interviewed before the course starts to agree which welding process you'll study. The course is classroom and workshop based, with evening sessions across 9 weeks.

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 is used in fabrication, aerospace, and pipework.
  • Fabricator. Combines welding and metalwork skills on structural projects.
  • Maintenance engineer. Welding is a core skill in plant and equipment repair.
  • Pipe welder. TIG is the standard process for precision pipework.
  • Sheet metal worker. TIG welding suits thin and stainless materials.
  • Welding inspector trainee. A welding qualification supports entry-level inspection roles.

What you could study next

Once you hold a Level 2 TIG Welding Qualification, you could work toward a Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering, which supports skilled-worker recognition and higher-grade roles. You could also add further welding processes through additional enrolment at Northampton College, or pursue coded welder testing to meet specific industry or employer standards.

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