🔥 How to Become a Welder at Sizewell C

Have you ever wondered how huge buildings and complex machines are put together? Welders are the experts who join metal parts to build and repair structures.

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👨‍🏭 What Does a Welder Do?

At Sizewell C, welders will play a vital role in assembling some of the most important buildings and machinery in the UK’s nuclear power sector. Specialist welders even help build major components like pressure vessels used in nuclear reactors—cool, right? Register for Young SZC to learn more about welding careers!

🛠️ Key Skills You Need to Be a Welder

🎯 Manual Handling

Welders work with heavy tools and materials, so you need to be confident handling them safely.

👀 Attention to Detail

Precision is key! Following technical drawings accurately ensures the pieces fit together perfectly.

💡 Interest in Design

If you enjoy understanding how things are built and like working with plans and blueprints, welding could be the career for you.

🚀 Register for Young SZC to start developing these essential welding skills today!

🎓 How to Train as a Welder at Sizewell C

🔧 Apprenticeship Route

You can begin your career by enrolling in a Welder Apprenticeship. Key qualifications include:

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
  • NVQ Level 2 in Fabrication & Welding Practice (for civil welders)
  • General Welder Apprenticeship (ST0349) for entry-level roles

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the qualifications yet—Sizewell C is developing technical centres of excellence to help you get there.

📢 Register now to be the first to hear about new training opportunities and apprenticeships at Sizewell C!

🌍 Where You Can Study Welding Locally

Sizewell C partners with top colleges and universities so you can train close to home, including University of Suffolk, City College Norwich, East Coast College, Colchester Institute, University of East Anglia and West Suffolk College. Explore welding courses at these partner institutions!


🚀 Career Prospects for Welders

Starting as a welder at Sizewell C opens the door to exciting opportunities:

  • Become a Welding Inspector
  • Specialise in Nuclear Welding, a highly skilled and well-paid role
  • Progress into supervisory roles like Welder Craftsman or Chargehand

Imagine working on major infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond!

🌟 Don’t miss out–sign up for the Young SZC programme and unlock your future in welding!

💡 Why Welding at Sizewell C is a Great Career Choice

  • Learn from industry experts on a major nuclear project.
  • Work on projects that matter, like building sustainable energy solutions.
  • Travel opportunities: Welders are in demand worldwide!

🎯 Final Call: Register Today

Your Welding Career Starts Here!

✨ Welding offers a hands-on, rewarding career with endless opportunities. With skills like manual handling, attention to detail and an interest in design, you’ll be part of a team building the future of clean energy at Sizewell C. Join now and start your welding journey!

Stay curious, stay engaged, and let's power the future together!