Level 2 Welding Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. The course runs for around 3 months and covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work as a welder. You'll develop practical welding techniques in a classroom and workshop setting. There are no specific entry requirements, so contact the college to find out if this level 2 welding qualification is right for you.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = SWELD | Course Title = Welding Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 50047462 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in Welding Skills | College Delivery Area = STEM Motor Vehicle and Green Initiatives (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll develop core welding techniques used in industry.
You'll learn how to set up and operate welding equipment safely.
You'll understand health and safety requirements for welding work.
You'll practise working with different materials and joint types.
You'll build the practical skills needed to meet industry standards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based instruction. Assessment is based on practical skills demonstration and underpinning knowledge, in line with the City and Guilds Award in Welding Skills specification. Your tutor will assess your welding work directly as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level welding roles in manufacturing or construction.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and joining metal components.
Maintenance welder. Repair and upkeep work across industrial sites.
Structural steelworker. Welding steel frames and structures.
Pipe welder. Joining pipework in engineering or utilities sectors.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding. The next step for welders aiming at skilled-worker status and broader industry recognition.
Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. Combines welding with metal fabrication skills, opening more roles in manufacturing.
CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme). Useful if you want to work on construction sites, often required by site employers.
