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Level 2 Welding Course in Blackpool

Cost£2,400.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyABC awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Welding Course in Blackpool. Classes run at Bispham Campus, two evenings a week over 35 weeks. Evening welding classes make it possible to fit this level 2 welding qualification around work or other commitments. The course is highly practical and covers MMA Welding, Metal Arc Gas Shielded (MAGS), and Tungsten Arc Gas Shielded (TAGS) welding processes, alongside welding science, calculations, and health and safety. The course typically takes one year part-time.

Who this course is for

Course Overview Improve or develop key welding skills with the Level 2 Certificate in Welding Practice. Delivered over 2 evenings a week for 35 weeks, this highly practical programme covers areas such as MMA Welding, Metal Arc Gas Shielded and Tungsten Arc Gas Shielded, as well as science, calculations and health and safety. Ideal for trainees or new graduates, those looking to change careers and current welders looking to upskill, the programme leads to full ABC certification. Successful candidates could then develop their welding skills further by progressing to either the BS4872 Testing or to one of our other welding programmes.

Entry requirements

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise MMA (Manual Metal Arc) welding techniques
  • You'll develop Metal Arc Gas Shielded (MAGS) welding skills
  • You'll learn Tungsten Arc Gas Shielded (TAGS) welding processes
  • You'll apply welding science and relevant calculations
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment
  • You'll use and wear PPE correctly in a practical workshop setting

How you will learn

This is a practical, hands-on course delivered in a workshop environment. You'll learn through supervised welding practice covering multiple processes. Assessment is based on practical welding tasks and underpinning knowledge, leading to ABC certification on successful completion. All applicants are invited to an initial IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) session before the course begins.

What you will need to bring

Wearing PPE is a mandatory requirement of this course. It is your responsibility to ensure you are able to wear the required equipment. Bispham Campus will confirm the specific PPE and anything else you need at the IAG session, or you can call Course Enquiries on 01253 504343 before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. Fabricate and join metals across construction and manufacturing
  • MIG/TIG Welder. Specialist process work in engineering and fabrication
  • Fabricator. Combine welding and metalwork skills in a workshop
  • Maintenance Welder. Repair and maintain equipment on industrial sites
  • Structural Welder. Work on steel frameworks in construction
  • Pipe Welder. Join pipework in utilities, oil, gas, and plumbing sectors

What you could study next

A Level 3 welding qualification is the natural next step if you want to take on more complex work or move into supervisory roles. You could also work toward coded welder status, which many employers in oil, gas, and structural steelwork require. NVQ-based welding qualifications at Level 3 can support applications for skilled-worker recognition and higher-grade positions.

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