Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Fabrication and Welding (2850-32)

Students will be expected to provide their own overalls/clothing for workshop and safety shoes.

This course is for students who have completed a Level 2 City & Guilds qualification or candidates with suitable working skills and knowledge.

This qualification can help you to progress in a wide range of engineering roles including: Engineering operative; Engineering maintenance technician; Mechanical engineering technician; Sheet metal worker; Welder.

A Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or suitable industry experience. A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and English.

Fabrication and welding form a huge part of mechanical engineering. This fascinating course builds on the Level 2 Diploma to further progress your engineering knowledge and support your career aspirations. Our experienced teachers will guide you through the requirements of the course and help you develop the necessary skills and experience for your next steps.

This course in Fabrication & Welding includes units on:

• Engineering health & safety
• Principles of engineering technology
• Principles of fabrication and welding technology
• Manual Metal Arc welding (MMA)
• Metal Inert Gas welding (MIG)
• Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG)
• Manual sheet fabrication and patternmaking.

You will learn through a combination of practical and classroom-based sessions.

Students will be required to attend Maths and English (GCSE or Functional Skills) depending on prior achievements and initial assessments. 

Assessment for this course includes online and written exams, practical assessment, and completion of a portfolio of coursework.

Successful completion of the course will enable you to secure a job as a production engineer in the industry or to pursue an engineering apprenticeship. You can gain further qualifications by completing the T Levels in Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing or an HNC / HND in Engineering. HNCs in Electrical and Electronic Technology, Manufacturing Technology and Mechanical Engineering are available to study at Shrewsbury Colleges Group.

We'll supplement the classroom teaching with visits to engineering companies to observe the skills you are learning being put into practice.

HNCs in Electrical and Electronic Technology, Manufacturing Technology and Mechanical Engineering are available to study at our Higher Education Centre. 

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk