Level 2 Welding Course in Winchester. Classes run at Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 36 hours, so you can fit welding classes around other commitments. You'll develop practical welding skills and work toward a level 2 welding qualification recognised by employers in manufacturing, construction, and engineering. City and Guilds sets the standard for this level 2 welding certificate, which carries weight with employers who ask for a named welding qualification.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll practise core welding techniques used in industry.
You'll learn to set up and operate welding equipment safely.
You'll apply health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
You'll identify and select appropriate materials and consumables for welding tasks.
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 sessions in a workshop setting. Assessment is practical and skills-based. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out welding tasks to the required standard. There may also be written or knowledge-based elements to confirm your understanding of safe working practices and welding principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Fabricate and join metal components in workshops or on site.
MIG/TIG Welder. Specialist welding roles in manufacturing and engineering.
Fabricator. Cut, shape, and assemble metal structures.
Sheet Metal Worker. Form and join sheet metal for industrial use.
Maintenance Technician. Carry out welding repairs on plant and equipment.
Pipe Welder. Join pipework in construction, utilities, or oil and gas.
Structural Steel Erector. Assemble and weld steel frameworks on site.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding. The next step for welders moving into skilled or supervisory roles, and often required for higher-grade employment.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. Broadens your skills into metal fabrication alongside welding.
CSWIP Welding Inspection Certificate. A specialist qualification for those moving into quality control or inspection roles in welding.
