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Fabrication and Welding Skills

Course details

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Qualification name Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Techniques and Skills
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation Skills and Education Group Awards
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Free Courses for Jobs
Course hours Part-time
Course start date 16th September 2026
Cost £1,770.00
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This course is designed to help you take your welding and fabrication skills to the next level. You will build on your existing knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of how equipment works and how different materials respond during fabrication and welding processes.Throughout the course, you will explore essential areas such as health and safety in a fabrication and welding environment, materials science and calculations for welding practice, and fabrication techniques using sheet metal. You will also gain hands-on experience with engineering drawing using both manual and CAD methods, and master advanced welding processes including metal-arc and tungsten-arc gas shielded welding for low carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.By the end, you will have the confidence and expertise to progress from basic skills to a highly developed level, ready to tackle more complex projects with precision and professionalism.

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Health and safety in a fabrication and welding environmentMaterials, science and calculations for fabrication and welding practiceFabrication processes using sheet metalEngineering drawing using manual and CAD techniquesMetal-arc gas shielded welding - low carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminiumTungsten-arc gas shielded welding - low carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminium

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Name Vantage Point Main Building
Address Long Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 7EJ
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