Free Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Burnley. Classes run at Burnley College, full-time during the day. This is a free mig welding course for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply. You will study fabrication and welding as part of the engineering technologies programme, spending one year building hands-on welding skills alongside broader engineering knowledge. You will need three GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification, to enrol.
Who this course is for
Within Vocational Engineering Technologies, you can specialise in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics or Fabrication and Welding.This qualification is for you if you want to progress in a career in the advanced manufacturing and engineering sector. The course has been developed with industry experts to
immerse yourself in the needs of local and national engineering and will
prepare you for professional development into the engineering sector. Completing this course will allow progression onto a Level 3
course Level 3 Extended Diploma in engineering Technologies or a Level
3 Apprenticeship within Engineering.Mechanical Engineering - This course has been developed to give learners a firm understanding of mechanical engineering and general engineering technologies. It will allow students to gain a strong understanding of what would be expected in industry as a Mechanical Engineer. Within this course you will study: Engineering environmental awareness, Engineering techniques, Engineering mathematics and science principles, manual turning techniques, Understanding Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), Engineering materials processes, Additive manufacturing (3D Printing), Applied Mathematics and Engineering design techniques.Electrical and Electronics - This course has been developed to give learners a firm understanding of electrical and electronics engineering and general engineering technologies. It will allow students to gain a strong understand
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll practise MIG welding techniques in a workshop setting.
You'll learn how to set up and operate MIG welding equipment safely.
You'll develop an understanding of engineering materials and their properties.
You'll study health and safety practices relevant to fabrication and welding.
You'll gain an introduction to engineering processes used in manufacturing.
You'll build awareness of quality and accuracy in welded joints.
How you will learn
You will learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study at Burnley College. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and assignments that test your welding skills and engineering knowledge. Your tutor will observe your work in the workshop and mark written tasks throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burnley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level MIG welding roles in manufacturing or fabrication.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping and joining metal components.
Welding assistant. Supporting skilled welders on production lines.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and assembling metal parts.
Engineering operative. General production roles in engineering firms.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering. The natural next step, covering a wider range of welding processes and techniques.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies. Broadens your engineering knowledge and opens routes into higher-level roles or apprenticeships.
Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship. Combines paid work with structured training in a specialist engineering discipline.
