What will I learn?
The City & Guilds Level 2 TIG award is available as two parts A.C. TIG for welding aluminium or D.C. TIG for welding low carbon steels and stainless steels. Each course is a standalone Award qualification.
Suitable for both hobbyists and those who undertake TIG welding in their jobs, this course will cover
Where will it lead me?
Having completed this course, learners will be able to progress onto our L3 Award in Advanced Welding Skills (TIG). The Level 3 is an industry standard qualification and upon completion learners will be able to apply for welding jobs.
Entry Requirements
Learners should either have completed our Introduction to Welding or Introduction to TIG Welding course at Andover or Sparsholt College or have experience of TIG Welding.
Learners may be asked to attend a test weld and interview to check their suitability for the course.
Fee Details 1
Free if unemployed or low wage* (if aged 19-23 must have Full L2 or above to be eligible)
Low Wage
*Please contact the College for further information on low wage eligibility or see Fee Remission section on our PT enrolment form.
Fee Details 2
Due to funding restrictions, anyone who doesn’t live in England, isn’t a UK resident^ or who lives in the local authority areas^ of:
Cambridge and Peterborough
Greater London Authority
Greater Manchester
Liverpool City Region
North of Tyne Combined Authority
Sheffield City Region**
Tees Valley
West of England
West Midlands
West Yorkshire**
**from 1/8/21
Will be unable to apply for fee remission and may be subject to higher course fees than those published.
^go to this page on our website to check if your postcode is in a Devolved Funding Area or to check eligibility if you are a non-UK resident https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/the-college/fees-and-funding/
If you don’t live in England or are not a UK resident or live in any of the above local authority areas and wish to enrol on the course, please contact us for information on tuition fees.