Level 2 Welding Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time on evenings over 15 weeks. That makes it straightforward to fit a welding qualification around work or other commitments. You'll cover MIG, TIG, or MMA welding processes, developing practical skills in weld preparation, technique, and quality. The level 2 welding classes are hands-on and classroom based.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for details of the course Level 2 C&G Award in Welding Skills (MIG, TIG or MMA). Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for details
What you will learn
You'll practise MIG, TIG, or MMA welding techniques in a practical setting.
You'll learn how to prepare materials and set up welding equipment correctly.
You'll develop safe working practices relevant to welding environments.
You'll produce welds to a specified standard and inspect your own work.
You'll understand the properties of common metals and how they respond to heat.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment. Assessment is based on practical welding tasks, where you demonstrate your ability to produce welds to the required standard. You may also complete short written or oral assessments to show your understanding of processes and safety. The City and Guilds specification sets the assessment criteria.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Fabricate and join metal components across industries.
MIG welder. Specialist role in manufacturing and construction.
TIG welder. Precision welding for engineering and aerospace work.
Fabricator. Combine welding and metalwork skills in production.
Maintenance engineer. Use welding skills in plant and equipment upkeep.
Structural steel worker. Weld steel frameworks on construction projects.
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 a CSCS skilled-worker card in construction welding.
Level 3 Award in Welding Skills (City and Guilds). Builds on your Level 2 welding certificate with more complex processes and positions.
Coded Welder qualification. Industry-specific testing to weld to British or European standards, valued by employers in oil, gas, and structural engineering.
