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Level 3 Welding Course in Castleford

Cost£815 (TIG £900) Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, residentials etc which are payable by all students.
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Welding Course in Castleford. Evening welding classes run at Castleford College, part-time over 13 weeks. The course builds on existing welding knowledge and takes your skills to an advanced level. You'll study the theory and practice of one welding process: MIG, TIG, ARC, or Oxy-Acetylene. Entry requires a City and Guilds Level 2 welding qualification or substantial experience at that standard. This level 3 welding qualification is well suited to fitting study around work commitments.

Who this course is for

This course will build on your existing knowledge and help you to acquire welding skills at an advanced level.

What you will study

You will study the theory and practice of welding in one of the following:-

  • Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG)
  • Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG)
  • Manual Metal Arc Welding (ARC)
  • Oxy-Acetylene Welding (GAS)

Entry requirements

City & Guilds 3268 Level 2 or substantial previous welding experience at a Level 2 standard.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced practical welding skills in your chosen process (MIG, TIG, ARC, or Oxy-Acetylene).
  • You'll study the theory underpinning your chosen welding method.
  • You'll practise Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding techniques if you choose that route.
  • You'll practise Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding techniques if you choose that route.
  • You'll practise Manual Metal Arc (ARC) welding if you choose that route.
  • You'll practise Oxy-Acetylene (GAS) welding if you choose that route.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a combination of classroom theory and hands-on practical welding sessions at Castleford College. Assessment covers both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for your chosen welding process. Your work will be assessed against City and Guilds standards for the Level 3 Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Castleford College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that related additional costs, such as materials and equipment, may be payable by students.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Coded welder: works to industry welding codes and standards
  • Fabricator welder: combines welding with metal fabrication work
  • Structural welder: welds steel frameworks in construction or engineering
  • Pipe welder: specialist welding on pipework in oil, gas, or utilities
  • Maintenance welder: repairs and maintains plant and equipment
  • Welding inspector: checks weld quality against specifications

What you could study next

With a Level 3 welding qualification, you could work toward coded welder status through employer-based testing to industry standards such as BS EN ISO 9606. You might also consider a Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering to add a broader engineering qualification to your skills. Specialist TIG or coded welding assessments can open doors to higher-paid work in aerospace, oil and gas, and nuclear sectors.

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