Welding and Fabrication Part-time Day Level 2

The Welding and Fabrication Practice Level 2 is an intensive part-time course designed to produce craft persons capable of employment in industry.

Welders cut, shape and join sections of metal plate and pipes in a wide range of industries. These include construction and engineering, transport, aerospace, and offshore oil and gas. They also carry out repairs on manufacturing equipment and machinery. In the industry you will need to understand technical plans and have good maths skills for working out measurements.

This modular scheme develops practical skills and theoretical knowledge to a level that suits the individuals needs. The mandatory units are Metal-Arc Gas Shielded, Tungsten-Arc Gas Shielded, Manual Metal-Arc, Engineering Drawing, Fabrication, Materials and Related Studies.

Class-led activities include theory, practical tasks and demonstrations.

Entry Requirements

An interest in welding and fabrication

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Part-Time course

Part-time courses can start at any point during the year,
please see the individual course listing for the next course start date or if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You may need to complete an application form for some of our part-time courses,
our part-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Part-Time Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application
being received by our Admissions team, if you do not receive this you should contact the team
on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.

Courses will run subject to sufficient applications being received.