Welding and Fabrication Practice Certificate Level 2

The Welding and Fabrication Practice Certificate Level 2 programme is designed to provide the relevant training and education required to develop the skills necessary for employment in the fabrication and welding industries. The programme will provide all the underpinning knowledge required to complement the practical skills required for this level.

You will either study the Award or Certificate depending on your grades on entry. This programme has been specifically designed to provide an introduction to a broad base of welding skills and knowledge to allow you to progress to higher level study at Level 3. You will experience a range of different welding principles and will learn from ex-industry experts through lectures, practical activities, group and personal tutorials. You will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

Learning takes place in our modern fabrication and welding workshops, where you acquire the knowledge and skills appropriate to a level 2 qualification.

Delivery is through a combination of classroom lectures and tutorials, workshop practice and demonstrations.

Course Content
Welding and Fabrication Level 2

Subjects may include welding, science and calculations, material technology, fabrication processes and technology, and health and workshop safety.

Units may include:

• Health and Workshop Safety


• Welding Processes and Technology


• Related Studies


• Fabrication Processes and Technology


• English, Maths and Employability

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs (grades A*-E), including English and maths, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 1 qualification, and an interview.

Career Opportunities

Employment in a variety of industries where fabrication and welding processes are required.

Course Progression

Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Practice Level 3.

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 a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access 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.