Level 2 Welding Course in Brent

Cost£600.00
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Welding Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day, over 8 weeks. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis, so you don't need to worry about meeting a fixed standard before you apply. The course covers core welding skills and leads to a City and Guilds level 2 welding qualification recognised by employers in construction, manufacturing, and engineering. Daytime welding classes fit around other commitments, with a manageable weekly timetable.

Who this course is for

16-18 and Adults

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core welding techniques used in practical trade settings.
  • You'll learn to set up and operate welding equipment safely.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to welding environments.
  • You'll work with different materials and understand their properties.
  • You'll produce welded joints to a specified standard.
  • You'll inspect and assess the quality of your own welds.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a classroom and workshop setting. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations. Your progress is measured against set standards for each welding skill. The centre will confirm the full assessment details when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, working in construction, manufacturing, or engineering
  • Fabricator, joining and shaping metal components
  • Maintenance engineer, carrying out repairs and welding on-site
  • Pipe welder, working in utilities or industrial settings
  • Sheet metal worker, forming and welding metal products
  • Welding inspector, checking weld quality and safety standards

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding: the next step for welders aiming at skilled-worker status and higher-grade work.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering: broadens your skills across fabrication, maintenance, and manufacturing roles.
  • Coded Welder qualification: specialist certification that many employers in oil, gas, and pipework require for higher-paid positions.