Level 3 Welding Course in Winchester. Classes run at Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus, part-time during the day. This level 3 welding qualification builds on existing welding skills and takes you to an advanced level. The course runs over 57 hours, giving you a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll develop precision and technical control across advanced welding processes, working toward a City and Guilds Level 3 welding certificate recognised by employers in manufacturing, engineering, and construction.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll apply advanced welding techniques to a high standard of accuracy and finish.
You'll work with a range of materials and joint configurations used in industry.
You'll interpret technical drawings and welding specifications.
You'll select and set up welding equipment correctly for different processes.
You'll inspect and assess the quality of completed welds.
You'll follow health and safety requirements relevant to welding environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting. Assessment is based on practical welding tasks completed to a set standard. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce welds that meet the technical requirements of the City and Guilds specification. There may also be written or knowledge-based elements to confirm your understanding of processes and safety.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Sparsholt Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Skilled fabrication and welding work across industries.
Coded welder. High-specification welding for pressure vessels and pipework.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and joining metal components.
Structural steelworker. Welding and assembling steel frameworks on site.
Maintenance engineer. Welding repairs and upkeep of plant and machinery.
Welding inspector. Checking weld quality against industry standards.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Welding. A competence-based qualification that many employers require for skilled-worker recognition.
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering. Broadens your technical knowledge across engineering disciplines.
Coded welding tests (e.g. BS EN ISO 9606). Industry-standard tests that open doors to higher-paid coded welding roles in oil, gas, and construction.
