Engineering - Level 3 Welding Skills (3268)

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

National Award (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 08 December 2026

December 8th 2025, March 23rd 2026 You will attend college on a Monday evening 6.00 - 9.00pm and Tuesday evening 6.00 - 9.00pm.

Castleford College

10 Week(s)

Part time

Evening

£815 (TIG £900) Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, residentials etc which are payable by all students.

Course Summary

This course will build on your existing knowledge and help you to acquire welding skills at an advanced level.

Course Details

You will study the theory and practice of welding in one of the following:-

Metal Inert Gas Welding (MIG)

Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG)

Manual Metal Arc Welding (ARC)

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Mondays and Tuesdays 6pm – 9pm

By practical assignments and a multiple choice examination.

Entry requirements

City & Guilds 3268 Level 2 or substantial previous welding experience at a Level 2 standard.

Your next steps...

Further Study: NVQ Level 3, subject to your obtaining suitable employment, or an apprenticeship in Engineering.

Careers Opportunities: This qualification could be a useful further step towards various careers within the fabrication and welding industry.

Additional information

To book please visit: https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/students/information-for-prospective-students/how-to-apply

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