Engineering - Level 2 Engineering Operation Skills (Fabrication & Welding)

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 2

Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Castleford College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course is now full for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Engineering and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111.

This course helps you learn practical skills needed for getting a job in welding or studying further. You'll learn how to cut, shape, weld, and put together materials.

You'll take this course at Castleford College, which has specialised engineering workshops. The campus has great welding equipment in professional workshops.

During the course, you'll develop your skills in different areas like TIG welding, MIG welding, metal forming, engineering drawing, staying safe at work, and communication.

As part of the program, you'll get to meet local employers through visits, talks, and practice interviews.

Course Details

Throughout the course, you'll acquire proficiency in a range of essential skills including TIG welding (Tungsten Inert Gas Welding), MIG welding (Metal Inert Gas Welding), sheet metal work, engineering drawing, health and safety protocols, and effective communication techniques.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment in this course comprises of a combination of practical assessments, written assignments, and in-class examinations.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 9-3 in English and Maths.

Your next steps...

There are opportunities for further study available within our Level 3 provision in engineering and manufacturing.

Additional information

https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/course-search/castleford-college/engineering/level-2-engineering-operation-skills-fabrication-welding

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