T Level Foundation Year - Fabrication and Welding

Our T Level Foundation Year in Fabrication and Welding is designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for a career in the engineering and manufacturing industries.

This course focuses on key areas such as fabrication techniques, welding processes, and workplace safety, combining classroom learning with hands-on workshop training. Learners will develop skills in interpreting technical drawings, operating fabrication equipment, and performing welding tasks to industry standards.

Achieved 5 GCSE's grade 9-4 including English or Maths and successful completion of Jump Start to T Levels programme.

Assignments, online exam and portfolio

Upon completing this course learners can progress onto the T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control (Fabrication and Welding).

The T Level offers a more advanced and in-depth study, combining classroom-based learning with an industry placement to develop higher-level skills and practical experience. This pathway prepares learners for skilled employment in roles such as welding technician, metal fabricator, or fabrication engineer.

Additionally, the T Level can serve as a stepping stone to higher-level apprenticeships or further education, such as HNCs, HNDs, or degrees in Engineering and Manufacturing.

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.

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