Level 3 Welding Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day. The course runs over 8 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop advanced welding skills across a range of techniques and processes, building on practical knowledge that employers in fabrication and manufacturing look for. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed prior qualification to apply. This is a City and Guilds level 3 welding qualification.
Who this course is for
16-18 and Adults
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll apply advanced welding techniques to a range of materials and joints.
You'll work to industry standards for weld quality and finish.
You'll read and interpret welding drawings and specifications.
You'll select appropriate welding processes for different tasks.
You'll identify and correct common welding faults.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to welding environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting. Assessment is based on your practical welding work, with your skills observed and evaluated against set standards. You may also complete written tasks or short assessments to demonstrate your understanding of welding processes and safety requirements. The centre will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Fabrication and manufacturing roles across construction and engineering.
Coded welder. Specialist work requiring certified welding to industry standards.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping and joining metal components.
Structural steelworker. Welding on construction frames and steel structures.
Maintenance engineer. Welding repairs in industrial or facilities settings.
Pipe welder. Joining pipework in utilities, oil, gas or construction.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The NVQ route is recognised for skilled-worker status and supports applications for a CSCS or industry card.
Level 4 qualifications in engineering or manufacturing. A step toward supervisory or technical specialist roles.
Coded welder tests (such as BS EN ISO 9606). Not a qualification, but a practical certification many employers require for structural or pressure welding work.
