Fabrication and Welding - Level 2

Course Code: EC1FE454

16-18

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Start Date	Location	Duration
02/09/2026	Bispham Campus	2 Years	Apply

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Course Overview

Are you a hands-on learner who enjoys building, fixing, and working with tools and metal? Do you want to gain real-world skills that can lead directly into employment or apprenticeships in a high-demand industry? The Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding is your first step into a skilled trade with strong career prospects in sectors like engineering, construction, manufacturing, automotive and aerospace.

Welding and fabrication are essential skills that form the backbone of many UK industries. As businesses continue to invest in infrastructure, green technologies, and advanced manufacturing, the demand for skilled welders and fabricators continues to grow.

By completing this course, you'll not only gain a recognised qualification but also develop the practical experience and technical knowledge that employers look for. Whether you want to move into employment, pursue an apprenticeship, or progress onto a Level 3 qualification, this course will give you the foundation to succeed.

Entry Requirements

GCSE Grade 3 - 1 in English and maths along with the following:

•   A successful interview with a tutor
•   The ability to study independently
•   A genuine interest in the subject
•   Good communication skills
•   Hardworking approach towards the industry

All 16-18 year-old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

All 16-18 year old applicants will be invited to attend an interview to meet a tutor and ask any questions they may have about the course.

Essential Skills – English and Maths

If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme. At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.

Career Options and Progression

This course opens doors to a variety of pathways in the engineering and manufacturing industries. Upon successful completion, you’ll be equipped to:

Apply for a welding or fabrication apprenticeship
Progress onto a Level 3 qualification in welding, fabrication, or engineering
Enter employment as a junior fabricator, trainee welder, or engineering operative

Typical employers include:

Engineering firms
Construction companies
Shipbuilding and offshore industries
Automotive and aerospace manufacturers
Renewable energy and infrastructure projects

With further experience and qualifications, roles such as coded welder, fabrication supervisor, or even welding inspector become accessible.

Assessment Methods

Apart from the Science and Calculations unit which is assessed by an externally set and assessed multiple choice assessment, the remaining units are all internally assessed via a combination of workbooks, written assignments and practical tasks in which students must demonstrate a certain level of competence.

The overall qualification is graded pass/fail. However, the qualification transcript shows individual unit achievements at pass, merit or distinction.

Industry Placement and Field Trips

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

You will need to provide your own safety boots, safety goggles and overalls / boiler suit for practical activities. A typical pair of safety boots should cost no more than £12 and a pair of overalls £15. If you have any issues funding these items, please talk to your course tutor.

All other protective equipment will be provided by us.

All tools and equipment are provided for practical sessions and access to computers and all software required for the course is available within the College facilities.

You will be expected to provide your own pen, pencil, calculator and basic drawing equipment and a note pad.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.