Welding and Fabrication

Units you may study include:

• Welding by MIG process
• Welding by TIG process
• Fabricating thick plate, bar and sections
• Engineering health and safety
• Manual metal arc welding of materials
• Plate work fabrication of materials
• Sheet metalwork fabrication of materials
• Engineering principles

This is your chance to get the training and education you need for an interesting and worthwhile career in the Welding and Fabrication industries.

This course makes extensive use of our new and well-equipped fabrication and welding workshops and academy, with plenty of hands-on practical work as well as some theory.

You will have the opportunity to complete work experience opportunities with previous students completing placements with Lotus Cars, as well as site visits and summer internship programmes. Former Welding and Fabrication students have also had their work recognised at the City and Guilds Foundation Awards, and reached national competition finals with successful outcomes.

Why study with us?

• All of our lecturers are industry experienced welders with professional links to governing bodies.
• Train in our new Welding Academy at the Great Yarmouth campus with industry-standard equipment and TWI Certification.
• We support learners to secure industrial placements across a range of local employers such as Armultra and Lotus Cars, with many leading to full-time employment.

You will be assessed through practical workshop tasks, assignments and knowledge checks, with regular feedback from experienced lecturers. Assessments are designed to develop your skills and prepare you for industry standards, including TWI certification.

Year 1: Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English and Maths.

Year 2: You will need to have completed Year 1.

Year 3: You will need to have completed Year 2.

On completion, you can progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study in Welding, Fabrication and Engineering. The course provides valuable industry experience and opportunities to connect with employers.