Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Course in Workington. Classes run at Lakes College, full-time during the day. To join, you'll need a Level 2 qualification in a relevant area with a merit grade, plus maths and English at grade 4 to 9 (C to A*) or equivalent. Significant industry experience may also be considered. The course runs to 414 hours and covers the technical skills and knowledge needed for professional fabrication and welding work.
Who this course is for
School Leavers
Entry requirements
To study this course you will need a Level 2 qualification in a relevant area with a merit grade along with maths and English at grade 4-9 (C-A*) or equivalent. Significant industry experience will also be considered.
What you will learn
You'll develop manual metal arc (MMA) and MIG welding techniques to industry standards.
You'll learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
You'll practise cutting, forming, and shaping metal components accurately.
You'll apply quality control checks and inspection methods to fabricated work.
You'll understand health and safety requirements for welding and fabrication environments.
You'll use hand tools and power tools correctly for metal fabrication tasks.
You'll learn to plan and sequence fabrication work from a given specification.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Lakes College. Assessment combines hands-on practical tasks, where you demonstrate welding and fabrication skills to set standards, with written or knowledge-based assessments covering the underpinning theory. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your competence across the units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lakes College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. How to become a welder in structural or manufacturing settings.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components.
Welding fabricator. Combined role across fabrication and welding production.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and joining sheet metal for industrial use.
Pipe welder. Specialist welding on pipework in construction or utilities.
Engineering technician. Technical support role in manufacturing or engineering firms.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. Competence-based qualification recognised for skilled-worker status on site.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering. A step into higher-level engineering roles or supervisory positions.
Welding inspector qualifications (such as CSWIP). Specialist route for those moving into quality assurance and inspection work.
