This level 1 course has been specifically designed for those who are interested in pursuing a career in or developing their existing skills in the welding.
The content and teaching methods have been prepared based on feedback from the employers we work with, meaning they are relevant to today’s industry.
You’ll learn through a blend of theory and practical based sessions with a large proportion of the delivery taking place in our dedicated welding workshops, allowing you to develop your practical skills.
The course includes:
Days & TimesTuesdays, 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Throughout the programme, you will be producing work that will be assessed against the City & Guilds criteria.
The final assessment will consist of work produced including unit-based knowledge and practical assessments. We will support you throughout the programme with regular assessment tasks and feedback in preparation for these.
The practical assessments are:
We have 16 fully equipped welding stations in our dedicated welding workshops at our Skills Academy for Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics.
You will need to provide your own safety footwear, fire retardant overalls and welding cap for all welding courses.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 4902430, [email protected] or via Live Chat.
If this is a Level 3 qualification and you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 or over you can pay the fee in full upfront and receive a 10% discount. Or you can apply for an Adult Advanced Learner Loan, a low interest loan with no upfront fees that you pay back in installments once you’re earning. For more information, come along to an Enrolment Event, call 0191 490 4627 or email [email protected]
Those aged under 18 years old are not eligible to study this course as it is a part time programme.
This level 1 qualification is designed to provide you with an introduction to TIG welding processes and techniques, allowing you to establish a solid foundation in welding practices.
Upon completion of this qualification, you may wish to progress directly onto the level 2 award in TIG welding.
As a team, we are highly motivated and positive and will work with you to help, support and nurture the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are expected by the employers in today’s competitive jobs market.
We possess a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience as well as a strong passion for the sector having worked in industry before moving into teaching.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.