Welding and Fabrication for Renewable Industries
at Hull College Group, Hull · college
What the college says
Whether youre interested in the engineering industry or want to work as a welder in the motor trade, the Level 2 Diploma is a more technical route to welding and teaches you a range of theory and practical welding skills that youll be using, whatever sector you choose to work in. Covering MAG manual metal arc welding, alongside oxyfuel gas cutting and plasma cutting. Youll also learn wider skills to boost your employability, such as communication of technical information and working as part of a team, preparing you for some of the situations you may face when joining the engineering industry. In addition, through work experience, a high number of students from this programme are gaining full time work from our close contacts with industry, earning wages while still studying on the programme. From here, you can move onto a related Level 3 Programme to grow your skills or into an Apprenticeship or employment.
What you need to get on
4 x GCSEs at grade 3(D) or above, including Maths and English
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
HULL COLLEGE
Wilberforce Drive, Hull, HU1 3DG
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Hull
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