Fabrication & Welding – Level 2 C&G Technical Diploma

This is a stem subject logo This course is only available for students who already have some experience and knowledge of fabrication and welding. Candidates who do not have prior experience, knowledge and a PEO qualification (or industry equivalent) will not be considered for this particular course. However, we do run other courses in the field that might be better suited for you – please take a look here.

  • Overview

    This is a vocationally related qualification, specifically designed to meet the needs of candidates who want to work in the sector, providing underpinning knowledge and enables candidates to have a component for the apprenticeship framework.

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  • Entry Requirements

    Previous experience in the Fabrication and Welding industry is required, You will also need to hold a Level 2 PEO (or industry equivalent).

    If you are under 19 and you do not already have English and Maths GCSE grades C/4 or above, you will be required to undertake GCSE or Functional Skills alongside your main qualification.

  • Assessment Types
    Assessment will be taken in the form of online and written tests as well as practical assessment.

  • Units/Modules

    Units covered in this qualificationMandatory units:

    • Working in Engineering
    • Engineering Technology
    • Fabrication and Welding Technology

    Optional units (select 3 from 5)

    • Welding by Manual Metal Arc process
    • Welding by MIG process
    • Welding by TIG process
    • Fabricating sheet metalwork
    • Fabricating Plate-Work

  • Benefits/Skills
    By undertaking this course, students will be able to develop their technical knowledge and skills required for employment in the Fabrication and Welding industry.

  • Careers/Progression
    On successful completion of this course, learners can chooser to progress onto further studies as an apprentice or enter full-time employment.
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Jobs in this sector

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  • Welding trades

    Average Salary
    £30,160

  • Metal plate workers, and riveters

    Average Salary
    £37,440

  • Sheet metal workers

    Average Salary
    £28,080

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    Average Salary
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    Average Salary
    £26,000

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    Average Salary
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    Average Salary
    £29,120

  • Electroplaters

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  • Metal machining setters and setter-operators

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