You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
This Level 3 Diploma provides the technical knowledge and practical skills required for a career in fabrication and welding. Students will develop advanced techniques in welding, machining and fabrication, building on core engineering principles. The course is designed to deepen your understanding of working with different materials, tools, and equipment used in industry-standard workshops. You will explore key areas including MIG, TIG, and MMA welding, as well as sheet metalwork and health and safety in the engineering environment. Sessions are delivered through a mix of theory and hands-on training in fully equipped workshops, providing a strong foundation for progression into employment or higher-level study. Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical tasks, portfolio work, and written assignments, designed to reflect industry expectations and real-world scenarios.
The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
Funding for Higher Education courses can be through a payment plan or a tuition loan through Student Finance England. Find out more at Student Finance or get in touch with our Bursary department.
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You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.