Fabrication and Welding Skills
at South Devon College, Paignton · college
What the college says
This course is designed to help you take your welding and fabrication skills to the next level. You will build on your existing knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of how equipment works and how different materials respond during fabrication and welding processes.Throughout the course, you will explore essential areas such as health and safety in a fabrication and welding environment, materials science and calculations for welding practice, and fabrication techniques using sheet metal. You will also gain hands-on experience with engineering drawing using both manual and CAD methods, and master advanced welding processes including metal-arc and tungsten-arc gas shielded welding for low carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.By the end, you will have the confidence and expertise to progress from basic skills to a highly developed level, ready to tackle more complex projects with precision and professionalism.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Vantage Point Main Building
Long Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EJ
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Start dates
- 16 September 2026 · Paignton
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