Student welding

Course Overview

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

This is a practical, hands-on course and you will work in our fully equipped fabrication and welding workshop.

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)
  • Attendance Expectations

    13-week cohorts

    1st cohort (September) – 08/09/2025 – 09/12/2025 – will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm

    2nd cohort (December) – 15/12/2025 – 14/04/2026 – will also take place on Mondays and Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm

    3rd cohort (March) – 16/03/2026 – 30/06/2026 – structure below:

    First 3 weeks: 3 hours per week – Thursdays 6pm – 9pm Last 10 weeks: 6 hours per week – Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm – 9pm

    22-week cohort - Thursdays

    (September) – 11/09/2025 – 05/03/2026

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    By practical assignments and a multiple choice examination.

  • Entry Requirements

    City & Guilds Level 2 Welding Skills.

    OR

    Substantial previous welding experience at a Level 2 standard.

  • Fee Information

    £815 (TIG £900)

    Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, residentials etc which are payable by all students.

  • Further Study

    NVQ Level 3 Welding, subject to your obtaining suitable employment, or an apprenticeship in Engineering.