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Engineering Fabrication and Welding — Level 2 Diploma

Engineering and Professional Construction

Course ID: 175891

Course Year: 25/26

Course Details

  • 1 year course.
  • Level 2 Diploma.
  • Develop the skills needed to advance in your education and career.
  • Complete tasks in a realistic workplace environment, and gain experience in different situations, activities and demands.
  • Access support from our dedicated and experienced teaching team.
  • Study in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment.

What to expect from the course

This is a vocational (work related) course involving practical and theory based work. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you are interested in, you will develop the skills you need to start and/or further develop your education and career.

Core units you will be studying include - Working in engineering, Principles of engineering technology & Principles of fabrication and welding Technology.

Optional Units include: Welding by Manual Metal Arc process, Welding by Oxy-Acetylene process & Sheet metalwork fabrication of materials


Qualifications

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering – Fabrication and Welding Technology (2850-26)

Why study with us?

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Academy Restaurant

Duke Street campus is also home to the College’s Academy Restaurant. Often referred to by it’s customers as Liverpool’s hidden gem, the restaurant serves top class cuisine, at highly competitive prices. Food is expertly prepared by professional chef/tutors and young chefs in training and offers students a range of discounts at different times of the year.

The Academy Restaurant
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Onsite Sports Facilities/Fitness Suite

The college has excellent sports and fitness facilities at its Roscoe Street campus. Students pay a one-off membership fee for all year round usage of weekly supervised gym sessions, as well as access to a number of sporting clubs and events.


Career pathways

Employment opportunities and apprenticeships in various engineering sectors. Progression to Level 3 Diplomas in Engineering.

Example careers

We're here to help...

Contact us to discuss your application or find out more:

 : 0151 252 3000
 : enquiry@liv-coll.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

A sound secondary education. A minimum of three GCSEs Grades 3-4 in Mathematics, Science, English or CDT.

All students will sit an initial assessment.

If you are unsure of the entry requirements, or if you don't meet the criteria, please contact our Careers Advice and Guidance team who will be happy to help you find the best option for you. Email careersadvice@liv-coll.ac.uk or call 0151 252 3607.

Fees

If you are 16-18 years old at the start of your course, studying at The City of Liverpool College is free. If you are aged between 19-23 and don’t already hold a qualification equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, and you need to study at Entry or Level 1 to progress to Level 2, you won't have to pay any fees for this course.

Aged 19 or over and unemployed or earning less than £33,958.60 a year? You may also qualify to join this course for free. To find out more, contact our admissions team on 0151 252 3000 or at applications@liv-coll.ac.uk.

Fee for25/26 is 0.00
In future years this fee may be subject to change.


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