• Part Time
  • Level 1

EAL NVQ Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Level 1

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Subject Area
Engineering
Start date
7 September 2026
Duration
30 weeks
Mode of study
Part Time
Location
City of Newport Campus
Level
1
Fees
£370.00 Discounts may be available
£270.00 Tuition Fees

50% discount available to learners on a Means Tested Benefit.

100% discount available to Under 19s dependent on course suitability.

£100.00 Other Fees

Other fees may include any of the following: registrations, exam fees or any course materials.

Want to spread the cost? Contact us about our payment plans.
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below.

Course Overview

This course is designed to help you undertake various welding techniques and procedures safely, giving you an in-depth understanding of the welding processes, their applications and the equipment, materials and consumables used, so you can work to engineering industry-recognised specifications and standards.

… Anyone looking at a career in engineering or manufacturing as a welder.

The course covers the Metal Active/Inert Gas Shielding (MAGS/MIGS), Manual Metal Arc (MMA) and Tungsten Active/Inert Gas Shielding (TAGS/TIGS) welding processes, and you’ll need to complete a range of welded joints in various welding positions to the BSEN 4872 welding standard. These welded joints will then undergo various destructive tests before being visually assessed by the assessor.
You’ll learn how to recognise and identify basic welding defects, how to rectify and prevent any faults that can occur, and how to adjust and set the conditions for welding in line with relevant specifications and weld procedures.
You’ll also need to prepare for welding by obtaining the necessary job instructions, materials, tools, equipment and any documentation, and check and inspect the welding equipment to make sure it’s in a safe working condition and suitable for the welding to be undertaken.
On completing this course, you could move on to NVQ Fabrication & Welding Level 2 or City & Guilds Advanced Welding Level 2.

The course is intended for those aged 19 or over, and while there are no formal entry requirements you should be enthusiastic about fabrication & welding.

The course is intended for those aged 19 or over, and while there are no formal entry requirements you should be enthusiastic about fabrication & welding.

You’ll need to provide your own Personal Protective Equipment (steel toe cap boots and fire retardant overalls).

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City of Newport Campus

Course Code
NECE0230ZZ
Start time
18:00
Duration
30 weeks
End time
21:00
Mode of study
Part Time Evening
Day(s)
Monday

Fees: £370.00

£270.00 Tuition Fees

50% discount available to learners on a Means Tested Benefit.

100% discount available to Under 19s dependent on course suitability.

£100.00 Other Fees

Other fees may include any of the following: registrations, exam fees or any course materials.

Want to spread the cost? Contact us about our payment plans.
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below.

Discounts may be available
7 September 2026 – Apply now

City of Newport Campus

Course Code
NPCE0230AA
Start time
10:00
Duration
30 weeks
End time
13:00
Mode of study
Part Time Day

Fees: £370.00

£270.00 Tuition Fees

50% discount available to learners on a Means Tested Benefit.

100% discount available to Under 19s dependent on course suitability.

£100.00 Other Fees

Other fees may include any of the following: registrations, exam fees or any course materials.

Want to spread the cost? Contact us about our payment plans.
Please note, all advertised fees are for one year only, unless otherwise stated in the additional information below.

Discounts may be available
7 September 2026 – Apply now

After booking your course you have 14 days to change your mind and request a full refund. You can still request a refund after this date, but this will only be given if you meet the criteria from the college fee policy.

If your chosen course starts within 14 days of you booking your place, then the 14 day refund policy does not apply and any refund will be subject to the college fee policy.

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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