Introduction to Welding and Fabrication

For anyone who shows a keen interest in any form of welding and fabrication and wishes to either further develop their engineering skills to support an existing job role or as a hobby. This qualification will prepare you for a job in industry or you could progress to a more advanced programme such as the Level 1 City & Guilds Award in Introductory Welding (typically 3268-13 MIG / 3268-12 TIG / 3268-10 MMA). 

For basic skills development in practical welding and fabrication programmes, you will be given a base level knowledge of MIG, TIG and MMA welding processes and general metal fabrication techniques. These will comprise:

• Setting up and closing down procedures of welding equipment
• Basic MIG, TIG and MMA welding techniques and joints
• Basic metal forming techniques and equipment applications
• Health and safety in a welding workshop.

This is a college-certificated course and will be assessed through observation of practical tasks.

Suitable full-length welding overalls and safety boots are needed.

Please enrol online by clicking on the Enrol button above. If you are under 19 or haven’t lived in the UK for the last three years, please contact the college either in person or by phone on 01743 342333 between 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am-4.30pm on Friday to discuss your options further.

You will be required to pay any course fees at the time of enrolment, so please ensure that you have your payment method ready.