The Welding & Fabrication courses are designed for adults and young learners who want to develop practical welding skills and begin or progress a career within the engineering, fabrication and manufacturing industries. Courses are available at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3, with learners assessed at enrolment to ensure placement on the most suitable pathway based on previous experience and skills. Whether you are new to welding or looking to advance your existing knowledge, these courses provide hands-on training using industry-standard equipment and techniques.
You will develop practical welding and fabrication skills through workshop-based learning and guided instruction from experienced tutors.
Students can choose from different welding pathways depending on their interests and career goals:
Topics may include:
After successfully completing your course, you can progress to:
Learners are assessed throughout the course through:
Use the apply button above to make an application, you will then be contacted by a tutor to discuss best start dates.
Time & Dates: Short courses run 4 times throughout the year and run for 8 weeks. Day class: Mondays 9am - 3pm Evening class: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6pm - 8:30pm Dates: 09 September - 07 November 2025 11 November - 16 January 2026 27 January - 27 March 2026 14 April - 12 June 2026
“The technical knowledge and hands-on experience gained during my apprenticeship at College of North West London have been invaluable, particularly in understanding site processes, health and safety requirements and the understanding of electrical systems.”
“I was so grateful to have won Apprentice of the Year at the West London Business Awards 2026, I could not have done it without the support my company Size Group and the College of North West London.”
“An Apprenticeship is the bridge between job-based learning and class-based learning whilst making a wage at the same time.”
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