Welders join metals in a wide range of industries, such as aerospace, construction, defence, mining, marine and structural engineering. Welding contributes to the UK economy through the creation and repair of engineered goods and assets. Welders may be employed in any size of business from small companies to large multi-nationals. They work in a range of settings including fabrication shops, assembly yards, construction and building sites, factories and operational facilities requiring maintenance and upgrade. They can be employed by supply chain companies, the direct owner, or operators.
Course Content
What Modules will you Study?
For a full list of learning topics please see our course page by clicking 'Go to course' at the bottom of this page.
Where will I learn?
Channelside Campus
How much will this course cost?
There are no course fees for apprentices.
Apprentices will receive a wage from their employer.
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include:
Apprentice Level 2: A minimum of four GCSEs at grades A – E, grades 9-3, or an equivalent qualification.
Advanced Apprentice Level 3: An Apprenticeship at Level 2, five GCSEs grade 9-4, or other equivalent qualification.
Higher Level Apprenticeship Level 4: These are available in some subject areas; but in all instances you will need to be already qualified to Level 3.
Progression
What opportunities will this lead to?
To find out about job rols and further learning please see our course page by clicking 'Go to course' at the bottom of this page.