Welding and Fabrication
Welding and Fabrication
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
The industry provides a wide range of exciting, varied and rewarding career opportunities for skilled individuals in the oil, gas and renewable industries.
Is this course right for me?
This one year course will suit you if you are working in engineering and have some knowledge and skills in the industry, or have completed the Level 1 Welding and Fabrication (or similar) course. You will need to be able to demonstrate your competence in joining, welding, cutting or forming of materials.
- There is normally no direct entry to this course, you would need to progress from the successful completion of previous level in this subject area or similar
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
As part of this course you will study a range of units which are related to welding and fabrication for progression into the engineering construction industry including:
- Health and safety in an engineering environment
- Working effectively and efficiently in an engineering environment
- Using and communicating technical information in an engineering environment
- Fabrication
- MMA welding
- TIG welding
You will also be expected to attend regular tutorials.
You may also be required to study Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ).
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College
Grade C or above in both
Grade D
Grade E or F
Grade G or below
Grade C or above in both
Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) in upskilling / Lessons in Financial Education
Grade D
A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
Grade E or F
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course
Grade G or below
A one year GCSE START upskilling course
Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
Successful completion of this course and progression to a higher level programme could lead to a number of future career opportunities including: Welder, Offshore Driller, Maintenance Engineer, Asset Inspector, Piping Engineer, Instrument Pipe Fitter, Machinist, Plater, Process Operative, Rigger, Safety Technician.
Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to a higher level course at the College, seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Technical drawing equipment - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Engineering flame retardant coveralls - £35
- Engineering safety boots - £14/£35
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2023/24
- There is an annual workshop fee for this course (£20 - £60), payable before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Additional Information
Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
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What are the entry requirements?
- There is normally no direct entry to this course, you would need to progress from the successful completion of previous level in this subject area or similar
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student – what are the entry requirements?
Please read the full entry requirements above as you will usually need to meet those as well
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
As part of this course you will study a range of units which are related to welding and fabrication for progression into the engineering construction industry including:
- Health and safety in an engineering environment
- Working effectively and efficiently in an engineering environment
- Using and communicating technical information in an engineering environment
- Fabrication
- MMA welding
- TIG welding
You will also be expected to attend regular tutorials.
You may also be required to study Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ).
Can I do this course in Welsh?
Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually. Visit our Welsh Language in the College page to find out what else is available to you.
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
What can I do next?
Successful completion of this course and progression to a higher level programme could lead to a number of future career opportunities including: Welder, Offshore Driller, Maintenance Engineer, Asset Inspector, Piping Engineer, Instrument Pipe Fitter, Machinist, Plater, Process Operative, Rigger, Safety Technician.
Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to a higher level course at the College, seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Technical drawing equipment - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Engineering flame retardant coveralls - £35
- Engineering safety boots - £14/£35
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2023/24
- There is an annual workshop fee for this course (£20 - £60), payable before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Additional information
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