Welding, Blacksmithing & Fabrication
Got a creative spark? Forge your future.
Combine creativity, precision and practical skills through Welding, Fabrication and Blacksmithing. Explore traditional blacksmithing alongside modern welding and fabrication techniques, developing the skills to turn ideas into finished work.
Where will I learn?
Courses are available at both Weymouth and Kingston Maurward Campuses. Weymouth offers a focus on welding and fabrication with an engineering focus, using specialist workshops in our Centre of Excellence for Construction to develop practical skills for modern industry. At Kingston Maurward, explore blacksmithing and welding with more of a focus on heritage craft, developing skills in our traditional forge and workshop facilities.
What qualifications can I take?
At Weymouth, you can study Welding & Fabrication from Level 1 to Level 3, with a Plate Welder Apprenticeship also available. At Kingston Maurward, Level 2 and Level 3 Blacksmithing & Welding courses offer a more specialist heritage craft route.
Where could it take me?
Depending on your route, you could progress into welding, fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, construction or specialist metalwork. Kingston Maurward’s heritage craft route could also lead towards blacksmithing, restoration, heritage work or self-employment.
