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Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Wallsend – Tyne Metropolitan College

Cost£1,440.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day, over one year.

The course covers fabrication and welding techniques, engineering drawing, materials, and safe working practices. You'll develop the practical and technical skills used in manufacturing and engineering workplaces. City and Guilds awards the qualification, and it carries weight with employers in the sector.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Engineering.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = | Course Title = C&G Dip Fabrication and Welding L3 | Qualification Aim Reference = 60008829 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Engineering | College Delivery Area = STEM Construction 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 welding techniques across a range of processes used in industry.
  • You'll learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • You'll practise fabrication methods, including cutting, forming, and joining metals.
  • You'll study the properties and behaviour of engineering materials.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to fabrication and welding environments.
  • You'll develop quality control skills, including inspection and testing of welded joints.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom study. Assessment includes practical tasks, assignments, and written work. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply welding and fabrication skills to real engineering tasks. Contact Tyne Metropolitan College for details on specific units and assessment dates.

What you will need to bring

Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, joins and repairs metal components in manufacturing or construction.
  • Welder Fabricator, combines welding and fabrication skills across engineering projects.
  • Metal Fabricator, cuts, shapes, and assembles metal structures and parts.
  • Engineering Technician, supports engineering teams in design and production environments.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps industrial machinery and equipment in working order.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Engineering (Level 4), a natural next step for those moving into technical or supervisory roles.
  • NVQ in Fabrication and Welding, a work-based qualification that confirms competence on the job.
  • Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines employment with further study at Level 4 or above.
  • Specialist welding certifications, such as coded welder qualifications, which some employers require for specific contracts.
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