Level 2 Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Practice
Introduction
This course is designed for aspiring engineering students who wish to pursue a career as a fabricator and welder through an apprenticeship pathway. Delivered as a day-release programme over two years, it allows learners to combine college-based study with hands-on experience in the workplace, building both technical knowledge and practical skills.
Applicants must be employed in a relevant industry role and supported by an employer who can release them for one-day per week to attend college. The remainder of the week will be spent developing skills alongside industry professionals in a real working environment.
The course is structured in two phases:
Year 1 focuses on developing core welding and fabrication skills and knowledge in preparation for assessment
Year 2 centres on refining those skills and completing final assessments to achieve the full qualification
Please note: Course fees could be subject to change. This course will only run if sufficient applications are received.
Level 2 Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Practice
Level 2
Construction & Engineering
Part Time
Entry requirements
The applicant must be employed within the industry. No formal entry qualifications are required. Support mechanisms are available to ensure equity in accessing this course.
Cost per year
£1,771.00
Course length
A
2-year
part time
course commencing
September
2025
and ending
June
2027.
Exact dates:
8th
September
2025
-
30th
June
2027
Work experience
Must be fully employed in the trade to access this course. A student who loses their sponsor part way through is allowed to remain on the course for up to six weeks to secure a new employer.
Level 2 Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Practice
Level 2
Construction & Engineering
Part Time
Entry requirements
The applicant must be employed within the industry. No formal entry qualifications are required. Support mechanisms are available to ensure equity in accessing this course.
Cost per year
£1,838.00
Course length
A
2-year
part time
course commencing
September
2026
and ending
June
2028.
Exact dates:
7th
September
2026
-
28th
June
2028
Work experience
Must be fully employed in the trade to access this course. A student who loses their sponsor part way through is allowed to remain on the course for up to six weeks to secure a new employer.
Hear from our Staff and Students
Highlands Apprenticeships
It was really nice to communicate with people in different trades, see how they tackled problems, and learn from their experiences.
