Study Type
Part Time
Study Level
Level 2
Start Date:
Week beginning 26th January 2026
Duration
Thursday evenings for 16 weeks

Course Sheets

Entry requirements

View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).

Prior experience of welding to some degree. Applicants will be advised at to which level the tutor deems them most appropriate for

Who the course is for

The qualifications at Level 2 are designed for those wishing to build on introductory skills acquired at Level 1, or with industry based exposure 

What you will learn

The unit is designed to enable candidates to demonstrate welding skills typically found in industry and associated underpinning knowledge to a level that will enable them to complete welded joints in standard welding positions and prepare them for undertaking qualifications at NVQ level 2 and at level 3. 

How you will learn

Practical welding skills and some supporting theory tasks.

Work placement

N/A

Progression

The qualifications provide knowledge and/or practical skills related to Engineering NVQs at Level 2. On completion of these qualifications candidates may progress into employment

Fees
Advised on application
Qualifications you will get

L2 Award in Tungsten Inert Gas

Additional information

Please refer to the College admissions team to check your eligibility for funding discounts and potentially free courses.

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