Develop your Career in Welding

A 16-week intensive training course giving you the skills, confidence and essential certificates to aid your career in welding/engineering.

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Course Overview

The Welding Skills Bootcamp is a 48-hour course supporting those working in the welding sector.

The course will include training in:

  • L1 MIG / TIG

  • L2 MIA / TIG

    • BS4872 coding

Eligibility criteria:

Currently, we are only able to offer this role to applicants who live in Suffolk or Norfolk.

You Must:

  • Be aged 19+
  • Have the right to work in the UK/have a National Insurance number
  • Not be enrolled on other funded training such as an apprenticeship, Higher Education or Kick-Start, Re-Start
  • Be a current resident in Norfolk or Suffolk
  • Have lived in the UK/EU for at least three years or have the right to live and work in the UK
  • SME employer’s contribution £345, Large employer £1035
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Start Date

Late Summer 2024

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Course Duration

48 Hours

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Training Method

Classroom and Workshop

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Experience

Working in a related sector

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Aged 19+

Skills Bootcamps are specifically targeted at candidates aged 19+ years of age.

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Guaranteed Job Interview

We will guarantee you a job interview with a leading welding employer in Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and surrounding areas.

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Comprehensive Industry Experience

Throughout the programme, you will work with numerous local employers to visit their factories and have expert industry masterclasses.

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The course is fully funded*

The course is funded by New Anglia LEP so there is no cost to you!
*if you are currently employed in the sector, the course will require an employer's contribution of £345 for SMEs, and £1035 for large employers.

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Unlock new and transferable skills

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Obtain essential industry certificates

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Progression opportunities

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Where this course will take you

This course has been co-developed with industry. The below partners are just some of those who have supported us to provide site visits and masterclass days during the the course to showcase the range of engineering sectors and job roles available to you!

Supporting Employers

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Engineering sectors to work in

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Nuclear

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Renewables

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Food and Drink

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Defence

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Automotive

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Marine

Course Content

You will complete one module per week, excluding Machining and Welding. The 16-week course will be delivered at East Coast College from Monday to Thursday (9am to 4pm), and site visits will take place every Friday. Certifications will be completed throughout the course, and on completion of the programme, you will finish with a portfolio of essential industry-recognised certificates.

Student Support

Every student will need support, advice and guidance at some time during their training and studies. It might be for transport information, learning support, a friendly constructive ear to discuss worries or counselling to support overcoming more serious issues. Our highly-trained advisors will be able to help – and if they believe you need more support, they have access to a wide network of external agencies who will have the answer.

  • Provision of wrap-around support.
  • Transport and supervision to all off-site visits.
  • Weekly monitoring

FAQs

The course team will support where possible study alongside part time work. This will be assessed on an individual basis

The college will undertake initial assessments to ensure that you are supported in your studies.

On successful completion of the course, you will be invited to employer interviews. Employer decisions are final as part of the last stage.

The college will support students as far as possible.

The funding for this course is 19 years and over but please contact the college for further advice on other courses.

Start your application to secure a place on this free, industry-leading, Welding Skills Bootcamp

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