Level 2 Welding Course in Lancaster. Evening welding classes run at Lancaster & Morecambe College, part-time over 14 weeks. That makes it straightforward to fit a welding qualification around work or other commitments. You'll develop practical welding skills in industry-standard workshops. Entry requires 5 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above including English or maths, or a relevant Level 1 qualification. Entry is at the course manager's discretion.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for adult learners studying part time as a hobby or to support a change in their career.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade A*/9-D/3 including English or maths OR a Level 1 related qualification. Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.
What you will learn
You'll practise core welding techniques in a workshop setting.
You'll learn to set up and operate welding equipment safely.
You'll apply health and safety procedures relevant to welding work.
You'll develop accuracy and control in joining metal components.
You'll identify common welding faults and how to correct them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the workshop, supported by classroom instruction. Assessment is practical and skills-based, with your work assessed against City and Guilds standards. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out welding tasks to a set standard. The course runs in the evening, part-time, over 14 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lancaster & Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level welding roles in manufacturing or fabrication.
Fabricator. Cutting and joining metal structures to specification.
Metal worker. General metalwork in engineering or construction settings.
Maintenance technician. Welding repairs as part of a broader maintenance role.
Welding assistant. Supporting skilled welders on production or site work.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Welding. The next step for welders aiming at skilled-worker status and more complex welding processes.
Level 2 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. Broadens skills into fabrication and structural metalwork.
Coded Welder qualification. Industry-recognised testing for welders working to specific standards in sectors such as oil, gas, and pipework.
