Course Overview
This apprenticeship prepares you to become a highly skilled Plate Welder, working on major infrastructure, engineering and manufacturing projects. You’ll learn to weld structural plate and components to internationally recognised quality standards using a range of manual arc welding processes.
Plate Welders play a vital role in sectors such as construction, marine, defence, transport, energy and heavy engineering. You’ll gain hands-on experience producing high-quality welds across different materials and joint types, developing the precision, technical knowledge and safety awareness required in industry. By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to fabricate, construct or repair structural assemblies to exact specifications.
Entry Requirements:
Maths and English at 4(C) or above
Course Highlights
Course Units
You could develop knowledge and practical skills in:
Health, safety and environmental practices in welding
Interpreting technical drawings and welding specifications
Preparing plate and structural components for welding
Using manual arc welding processes including MMA, MIG/MAG, TIG and FCAW
Welding carbon steels, alloy steels and other material groups
Producing butt, fillet and T-joint weld configurations
Inspecting and testing weld quality
Working efficiently within engineering and fabrication environments
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
You will spend one day per week at Hull College, developing your technical knowledge and practical welding skills in specialist workshops.
The remaining four days per week will be spent with your employer, gaining real industry experience, applying your skills on live projects and learning directly from experienced professionals in the workplace.
Progression & Next Steps
On successful completion, you could progress into full-time employment with your current employer or secure skilled welding roles with other organisations within the fabrication, construction, engineering or manufacturing industries.